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Tales of a Female Nomad

Living at Large in the World

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Tales of a Female Nomad

By: Rita Golden Gelman
Narrated by: Rita Golden Gelman
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Tales of a Female Nomad is the story of Rita Golden Gelman, an ordinary woman who is living an extraordinary existence. At the age of 48, on the verge of a divorce, Rita left an elegant life in Los Angeles to follow her dream of connecting with people in cultures all over the world. In 1986, she sold her possessions and became a nomad, living in a Zapotec village in Mexico, sleeping with sea lions on the Galapagos Islands, and residing everywhere from thatched huts to regal palaces. She has observed orangutans in the rain forest of Borneo, visited trance healers and dens of black magic, and cooked with women on fires all over the world. Rita's example encourages us all to dust off our dreams and rediscover the joy, the exuberance, and the hidden spirit that so many of us bury when we become adults.

©2001 Rita Golden Gelman (P)2014 Tantor Anthropology Travel Writing & Commentary Women Dream

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"An idiosyncratic but exuberant homage to wanderlust." ( Kirkus)
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I love Rita ❤️ she broke the mould! Such a beautiful soul. Forging her own inspirational path showing us how to make the most of this one precious life and fully experience humanity

Amazing, inspiring, beautiful

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A very inspiring tale of living your bestlife. Wonderful tales of living amongst and appreciating dufferent cultures

Heartfelt storytelling

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There's so much wisdom within the words of this book. Much more than a travel memoir, it's a guide on how to connect and communicate with people from diverse cultures around the world.

Loved this book!

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This is one of the best travel/ memoir book I ever listened. I think having it read by Rita makes it more enjoyable and feels like she is telling you the story like a friend would do.
This book made me reflect on the size and layers of the world. One of the greatest lessons I took away from it is that, spoken words is only one dimension that allows us to connect with people and there are many more ways and possible more profound ways to connect - like blowing bubbles to kids. I love it so much! I wish I could have a cuppa with Rita and share more of her wisdom.
Thank you Rita you are a very special person.

The best! Fun, inspiring and beautifully written

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I could not stop listening. This a beautifully written book and I enjoyed every word

Amazing!

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