A Glimpse of the Other Americas

<p>Backpacking in Belize 1983 Guyana 1990 and Ecuador 1997 -- It was</p><p>unbelievable that I was on a jungle river in a torrid rain in Guyana. I</p><p>felt compelled to look through the veil of water pouring down the front</p><p>of my face and bouncing on the waves of the river. I watched the</p><p>greenery glisten and dance with the rain. The thatched huts barely</p><p>discernible in the distance looked like small fortresses. I breathed</p><p>deeply. It was a privilege to feel and sense the culture-to observe.</p><p>Here on the river as in our other adventures we would try to be as</p><p>unobtrusive as possible . . .</p><p><span style=color: rgba(29 34 40 1)>Judi Lifton has written a charming memoir that transports readers to distant lands in A Glimpse of the Other Americas: A Backpacker's Memoir. I learned about destinations and cultures I would never have chosen to visit and felt like I had traveled in her footsteps whether on a jungle river in the torrid Guyana rain or a dusty road in Ecuador. Her vivid writing style lets you feel and experience the journey without leaving the comfort of your home ... no backpack required. Two thumbs up for A Glimpse of the Other Americas.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(29 34 40 1)>-Betty Weibel author of The Ohio Literary Trail: A Guide</span></p>