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Tales of a Female Nomad

Living at Large in the World

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Tales of a Female Nomad

By: Rita Golden Gelman
Narrated by: Rita Golden Gelman
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Tales of a Female Nomad is the story of Rita Golden Gelman, an ordinary woman who is living an extraordinary existence. At the age of 48, on the verge of a divorce, Rita left an elegant life in Los Angeles to follow her dream of connecting with people in cultures all over the world. In 1986, she sold her possessions and became a nomad, living in a Zapotec village in Mexico, sleeping with sea lions on the Galapagos Islands, and residing everywhere from thatched huts to regal palaces. She has observed orangutans in the rain forest of Borneo, visited trance healers and dens of black magic, and cooked with women on fires all over the world. Rita's example encourages us all to dust off our dreams and rediscover the joy, the exuberance, and the hidden spirit that so many of us bury when we become adults.

©2001 Rita Golden Gelman (P)2014 Tantor Anthropology Travel Writing & Commentary Women Inspiring Heartfelt Dream

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"An idiosyncratic but exuberant homage to wanderlust." ( Kirkus)
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Rita has a voice I can listen to all day. I was captivated by her voice & her story.
To live her life as a female nomad is totally inspiring.
Who knew there was so many cultures & tribes willing to share with Rita??? I certainly didn’t.
I highly recommend this book.

Inspirational story to listen to

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As a 48 year old lover of travelling who has put any more exotic trips on hold whist my children are little I was inspired. Rita has had many adventures at 50 and beyond :)

Inspiring

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Loved Rita story, She gets to know so many people from around the world. Visits and lives in so many countries across the world. And makes you realise your never too old to make a new life. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your world Rita.

Great Book! Rita your inspirational.

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what an inspirational lady. lovely voice to listen to too. plus a good lesson on how to meet people without internet

a true go-getter!

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Such an inspirational story and woman. I hope someday to be able to travel and experience life like this!

What an inspiration

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Easy to listen to, great travel stories, inspiring, honest, recommend. I imagine the author would be an awesome dinner guest 😊

Thoroughly enjoyed

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Where does Tales of a Female Nomad rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was a wonderful story of a woman who change her life for the better and it was a pleasure to share her adventures.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Tales of a Female Nomad?

The whole thing!

What three words best describe Rita Golden Gelman’s voice?

Strong independent woman!

Inspirational and unorthodox - how it should be!

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I love to listen to books which are read by the author as the passion and love of the book they’ve written is heard in the story.

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Loved it. A great listen. Having been to many of the same places, it was especially poignant for me.

Heart warming. Inspiring

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Just beautiful and a tale of possibility, hope, new beginnings and adventure . Inspirational and warm.

Loved it

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