The world, E. Readicker-Henderson reminds us, is a much, much more beautiful place than we usually realize. Here the award-winning travel writer embroiders this theme over 25 essays: from a bra fence in New Zealand to mammoth hunting in the Yukon and the Zen of orange-pith-removal in Japan. Drawn to high latitudes and odd corners, Readicker-Henderson delves deeper into his search for the quietest place in the world: a quest that began with his feature for National Geographic Traveler, recognized by Best of American Travel Writing in 2007. At turns poetic, philosophical and howlingly funny, these tales span two decades. Ultimately, like Rufus - the puppy the author rescues on pilgrimage - they remind us all to ""wag your tail happily at life, and life will happily wag back."
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Edward Readicker-Henderson is a frequent contributor to National Geographic Traveler, Sierra, and Art & Antiques; other publication credits include AARP: The Magazine, Budget Travel, and despite his polar fleece aesthetic Modern Bride. Best American Travel Writing honored Edward in 2007 for "The Quietest Place on Earth," as well as "Uses for Dirty Underwear." In 2003, the book noted "Why You're Here Now," and the next year, he won a Lowell Thomas Award for "Under the Protection of the Cow Demon." He's also recipient of a Northern Lights Award, for the best magazine travel story on Canada, in 2007. U.S. Poet Laureate Rita Dove remarked that his reflective style was "like watching a particularly elegant sleight-of-hand." The compliment was especially apt, since Edward can also juggle five balls and eat fire.
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Wonderful Journeys for the Soul,
By Stephen D. Sullivan "Read my books! - www.ste... (Frosthaven, WI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Under The Protection Of The Cow Demon: Dispatches From The Unexpected World (Paperback)
This is not just another travel book; the writing of Edward Readicker-Henderson takes you to exotic locations and makes you look at the world in a whole new way. The author accomplishes this through keen attention to two things: geographical details and the human condition. His stories are sometimes funny, sometimes absurd, sometimes melancholy, often touching, and always insightful. Readicker-Henderson doesn't just tell you about the landmarks that make a location unique, his prose seems to capture place's psyche - or perhaps its soul. Reading one of his essays, you'll feel like you know a place, even if you've never been there. Open Under the Protection of the Cow Demon, and let its masterful author whisk you away to places far and strange. You'll be glad you made the trip.
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Funny, optimistic, and smart writing.,
By JerseyGirl (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Under The Protection Of The Cow Demon: Dispatches From The Unexpected World (Paperback)
Edward Readicker-Henderson spins tales that read like poetry. Travel poetry, the expeditions of dreams, shimmering mirages of fish arcing past a bear's nose or mysterious flying cows spreading wings, impossibly gentle and optimistic yet concurrently snarky.
Not that I mean to put off those readers who are not poetry fans. His essays are, simply put, beautifully written. But also full of hope, romance, and more than a fair serving of humor.
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