Notes and Musings about the origins of this book, about endangered species, about non-fiction and fiction for young readers, about writing, and reading.
The Chiru of High Tibet is a true gripping story of how scientist George Schaller and four mountain men set out to save the chiru (antelope-like creatures who cannot survive captivity and who live on the high plains of Tibet) from near extinction. (from the publisher)
This journal will be informed by the author's travel in Tibet, will
include reminiscences of that time, connections to Tibet, chiru, reading,
writing, travel--or staying at home. Visit the author's website at www.jacquelinebriggsmartin.com.
Marilyn Nelson read here at Hamline yesterday and, during an informal discussion, said that we can grow our capacity for compassion and empathy by meditating. "We all go to the same silence," she said.
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