Comments on: Kelsey Timmerman and the Effects of Globalization

By: Stewie_B

Stewie_B — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:56:20 +0000

Interesting, very interesting. Yes, we do not always think about the countries from where our personal materials come from. Would we stop buying them if we knew the truth? Maybe or maybe not. On the flip side, these people probably depend on tourists to keep body and soul together. It’s a conundrum…

By: MetroCity1

MetroCity1 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:52:04 +0000

Great article. The book looks very interesting. I often wonder about where my material items and who made them. What are they like? How do they live? I bet it would be an eye-opener for some people if they knew where their stuff come from.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:25:55 +0000

Thanks for finding us. I agree with you about travel narratives. When I travel I like to immerse myself within the culture. I always know there is a compelling story to tell.

Speaking of Bill Bryson, I saw a book of his displayed at our local bookstore titled “Shakespeare: The World as a Stage.” I think all bookstores will be celebrating his birthday…I may go back and purchase it.

By: Kelsy

Kelsy — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:13:09 +0000

Thanks for the mention Rebecca. I’m a travel writer that has trouble reading travel narratives unless they have a point other then I’m going to go here and this is what happened. Of course, there are exceptions. I would follow Bill Bryson anywhere.

Great site! Keep up the good work,

Kelsey

By: DuchessofWriting

DuchessofWriting — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:27:34 +0000

What a great article for a Friday! Kelsey’s books sounds interesting. It’s definitely a different kind of travel writing book. I do enjoy reading travel writing that is more in-depth vs. the books about hotels and resorts and information like that. I am a thinker so I’ll enjoy this book. The next time I travel to a foreign country, I’ll wonder the people who are making the goods that are being exported.

By: Angela

Angela — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:07:23 +0000

This seems like it would an interesting book to read. I never thought about writing a travel article from the perspective of those who make our clothes.