Title: An excursion into fascinating territory
Review: In "Wanderlust" Rebecca Solnit weaves together myriad facets of the human experience to chronicle the role of walking. As can be expected, this is a complex topic, covering not only the details of geographic locale but the sociological and historical context of the subject as well. In this book, Solnit uses walking as both central theme and backdrop, using the topic as a stepping stone to meander onto her ruminations on diverse topics. Her discursions are thought provoking, enlightening and diverse. It is almost as if the author invites you to join her on a walk, sharing with you her insights on human condition. If not for the place, time and gender to which she is born, Solnit comes across as a "Peripatetic" - a wandering philosopher. At the end of the book, one has the feeling of coming home from an excursion wiser and more thoughtful.
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