RITA GOLDEN GELMAN, FEMALE NOMAD AND FRIENDS

 

Gelman’s Tales of a Female Nomad became an instant worldwide bestseller when published in 2001.  The story of Gelman selling all of her possessions and becoming a nomad—traveling through many countries and homes around the world—captivated readers.  She insisted on putting her personal e-mail address in the book and was flooded with correspondence from readers worldwide who offered their guest rooms, couches, meals, and—most important—stories from their own nomadic adventures.  This sequel includes many of Gelman’s adventures, and essays by writers and readers celebrating the connections they’ve made around the world.  The stories in this moving anthology include people taking risks, seeking adventure, and discovering that beneath the beautiful differences that make us unique there is a universal sameness that bonds us.  Female Nomad and Friends also pays homage to the wonders of cooking and eating around the world, and includes more than 30 travel-inspired, taste-tested, and author-approved recipes.  All royalties from Female Nomad and Friends will be used to fund educational scholarships for kids from the slums of New Delhi.

Rita Golden Gelman is the author of Tales of a Female Nomad and more than seventy children’s books, including More Spaghetti, I Say!.  As a nomad, Rita has no permanent address. She is currently involved in an initiative called Let’s Get Global, a project of U.S. Servas, Inc., a national movement designed to bring “the gap year” to the United States.  Learn more at: http://letsgetglobal.org/.