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Recent books by Peace Corps writers
There are eighteen new books by Peace Corps writers noted in this issue.
Literary Type
Of writers and books
Talking with . . .
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Editor John Coyne interviewed Maureen Orth (Colombia 1964–66)
Reviews
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Eventide by Kent Haruf (Turkey 1965–67) reviewed by John Flynn (Moldova 1993–95)The Importance of Being Famous by Maureen Orth (Colombia 1964–66) reviewed by Joe Kovacs (Sri Lanka 1997–98)
Last Lorry to Mbordo by John C. Kennedy (Ghana 1965–68) reviewed by Bonnie Lee Black (Gabon 1996–98)
Mountains Diminish Underfoot by Maggie Finefrock (Nepal 1982–85) reviewed by Deborah M. Ball (Niger 1992–94)
Pilgrimage of the Heart by Maggie Finefrock (Nepal 1982–85) — writing as Maya Namarnus — reviewed by Deborah M. Ball (Niger 1992–94)
The Prisoner of Vandam Street by Kinky Freedman (Borneo 1967–69) reviewed by Terez Rose (Gabon 1985–87)
Sarge by Scott Stossel reviewed by Maureen Carroll (Philippines 1961–63)
A letter from . . .
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Laurette Bennhold-Samaan (PC/W staff: 1994–2001) to friends of the Peace Corps.
A Writer Writes
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Finn Honore' (Colombia 1967–69) recounts a breakfast in Cartagena in “At First Light.”
Meghan Maguire (Honduras 2001–03) contemplates being a returned Volunteer in “Bringing the Peace Corps Back Home”
War and Peace Corps
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Two Corps, Peace and War: A Memoir by Jim Jackson (India 1965–67)
Resources for writers
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The Ticking by Bonnie Lee Black (Gabon 1996–98) urges writers to fulfill their obligation to engage their readers.
New at the site
- Jac Conaway has sent some photos that have been added to his article from the last issue.
- New listings at “We’ll link you to our world”
- Artist Lisa Hall (Mali 1995–97) has paintings of Mali, Bolivia, Samoa and Morocco at her site.