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Laura Fraser has written for "Salon.com", "Vogue", "Glamour", "Mother Jones", "Self", "The San Francisco Examiner Magazine", "Gourmet" & "Mirabella", among other publications. The author of "Losing It: False Hopes & Fat Profits in the Diet Industry", she lives in San Francisco. (Bowker Author mostra altro Biography) mostra meno

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Sesso
female
Nazionalità
USA
Luogo di residenza
San Francisco, California, USA
Attività lavorative
journalist
author
teacher (writing)

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I'm not sure what to write about this "travel" memoir. I'm of two opinions. I certainly found it interesting and enjoyable enough to read it very quickly because I was very curious to find out where and how she would end her story. But there were definitely parts of the book where I could not relate at all to her lifestyle. In spite of that, I found her writing courageous because she was so open about her flaws and failures which I can't imagine doing in a million years.
 
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ellink | 8 altre recensioni | Jan 22, 2024 |
A wonderful tale about coming to terms with the choices we make along the way and living life to its fullest. Fraser may have traveled the whole world living her dream career as a travel writer, but she longs for the quiet stability of a family life in a place she can call home. Throughout her journey, she learns to view her life in a different light and appreciate the richness of the fruits of her decisions.

As a fellow woman writer approaching midlife, I know from experience I cannot have it all at the same time. Having a family requires sacrifices most single people cannot appreciate, especially when those choices demand self-sacrifice for the benefit of children with special needs or a spouse who desperately wants to pursue a dream. On the other hand, Fraser may sacrifice the stability and security of a husband and children, but she gets to enjoy a spontaneous life full of travel and writing. I know if Fraser was living in my circumstances she would feel incomplete, dissatisfied, frustrated, and restless as a mother of an autistic child who only functioned in a rigid routine, could not fly in an airplane, and could not adapt to other cultural experiences.

Fraser understands the universe gives us what we need, not what we want. She has written a great, thoughtful read that will get you thinking about your own life in a new way.
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AngelaLam | 8 altre recensioni | Feb 8, 2022 |
Disturbing, but true.
 
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AngelaLam | 10 altre recensioni | Feb 8, 2022 |
One of my favorite books ever! It is the only book I've read multiple times. I read it whenever I want to feel good about my body and add a little spice to my sex appeal.
 
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RakishaBPL | 10 altre recensioni | Sep 24, 2021 |

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Popolarità
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ISBN
30
Lingue
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