Shopping for Buddhas by Jeff Greenwald
Greenwald's story of his obsessive search for the perfect Buddha statue. His souvenir-hunting turns into an ironic metaphor for the clash between spiritual riches and material greed. Politics, religion and serious shopping collide in this witty account of an enlightening visit to Nepal.
Jeff Greenwald is a writer, photographer, and performer. He is the author of six books, including The Size of the World, for which he created the first Internet travel blog. His work has appeared in Wired, Salon, Smithsonian, Afar, The New York Times Magazine, and many other publications. Jeff serves as the executive director of the nonprofit Ethical Traveler. He has also created a critically acclaimed solo show, Strange Travel Suggestions, which draws from his tales as a travel journalist. Jeff's most recent book, Snake Lake, is set during Nepal's 1990 Democracy revolution. He lives in Oakland, CA.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780864424716 |
| ISBN 10 | 086442471X |
| Title | Shopping for Buddhas |
| Author | Jeff Greenwald |
| Series | Lonely Planet Journeys |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lonely Planet Publications Ltd |
| Year published | 1996-09-27 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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