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Visit “40 Years of Peace Corps Writers: The Tour” for the most current listing of readings around the country.
Five RPCV writers have written “perfect” short pieces that are examples of the kind of writing editor John Coyne is seeking for the 40th Anniversary Conference. Send your submissions to: jpcoyne@cnr.edu.
A Letter from . . .
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. . . Nigeria. Actually it’s a telling exchange of several letters to and from Betty Coxson (Nigeria 1964–65).
A Writer Writes
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Joshua Berman (Nicaragua 1998–2000) has written three “Snapshots” of his Peace Corps experience.
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Talking with . . .
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Editor John Coyne interviewed the author of the hot, new “Peace Corps” book, Peter Hessler (China 1996–98).
Recent books by Peace Corps writers
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Books on travel, books on writing and some new — to us — authors are among this issue’s twenty one new books.
Reviews
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Along the Inca Road: A Woman's Journey into an Ancient Empire by Karin Muller (Philippines 1987–89) reviewed by Ted Hall (Peru 1966–68)
For Two Years Who Cares?: A Peace Corps Odyssey by Katie and Al Wiebe (Colombia 1972–74) reviewed by Paul Shovlin (Moldova 1996–98)
In the Mountains of Heaven: Tales of Adventure on Six Continents by Mike Tidwell (Zaire 1985–87) reviewed by Joe Kovacs (Sri Lanka 1997–98)
River Town: Two Years on the Yangtze by Peter Hessler (China 1996–98) reviewed by Tony Zurlo (Nigeria 1965–66)
A Closer Look
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Steve Buff (Ethiopia 1964–66) writes of his and his wife’s memories of Gambela, following up on the “Letter from Ethiopia” published here in the November 2000 issue.
To Preserve and to Learn: Essays about the History of the Peace Corps
New in Resources
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Eleven Things to Know before Applying for an Internet Job
There is a new Publishing Alternative.
NPCA has some opportunities for writers.
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