Tales of a Female Nomad

Living at Large in the World

De: Rita Golden Gelman

Narrado por: Rita Golden Gelman

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

Reseñas de la Crítica

"An idiosyncratic but exuberant homage to wanderlust." ( Kirkus)

Tales of Human Nature

What did you love best about Tales of a Female Nomad?

I love how this story shows us that people are just people, no matter where you go. Rita puts a lot of work into her relationships with people and she gets a lot out that.

What did you like best about this story?

Tales of a Female Nomad goes beyond a travel book in that it's not about getting somewhere, it's about being somewhere with your whole self. She inserts her mind and soul into a place and tries to explain what it feels like to be an outsider learning about a culture. Sometimes she succeeds and sometimes she struggles. In the end the triumph is in the attempt...the will to try and not give up.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I have experienced this moment with many travel based books and it's this realization, the world is not as scary and dangerous as we are led to believe and if you are kind and put the work in to get to know people as they are and accept them they will likely accept you in return.

Any additional comments?

There are moments in this book where Rita takes an anthropological approach to situations that she doesn't want to interfere in personally that can be upsetting to some readers that can not emotionally distance themselves. Keep in mind that she is just one person and she does do a lot of good with her life, so if in the book you find she isn't acting when you would remember that we are each our own person and try to enjoy the book for what it is.

Fun and fascinating!

This book is unique, vivid and I think very honest. The author is clearly adventurous and she makes you feel like you're along on her remarkable journeys.

Loved it!

I'm an armchair traveler but Rita made me feel like I was there. Her perspective and philosophy is wonderful - more people should do this. It's what I would do if I could and I'm so glad someone is able, and that she's been hospitable enough to take us along for the ride.

This is a jewel

Wonderful stories that will transport you to those magic worlds. Thanks Rita for your inspiration

Inspirational!

I love this book! It was wonderful to hear how Rita left a life that didn't nourish her to go out and travel the world. I loved hearing the connections she made with people, how she made it possible, and the impact the lives of others had on her own life. It made me want to make plans to do the same. I highly recommend this book!