Jason Roberts
JASON ROBERTS is a writer of fiction and non-fiction. His previous book, A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History's Greatest Traveler , was a national bestseller and finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. He is the inaugural winner of the August Van Zorn Prize (awarded by Michael Chabon) and a contributor to McSweeney's , The Believer and other publications. He lives in Northern California.
JASON ROBERTS is a writer of fiction and non-fiction. His previous book, A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History's Greatest Traveler , was a national bestseller and finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award. He is the inaugural winner of the August Van Zorn Prize (awarded by Michael Chabon) and a contributor to McSweeney's , The Believer and other publications. He lives in Northern California. See less
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Jason Roberts book reviews
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A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History's Greatest Traveler
No mean feat
by DLRS, Feb 11, 2015
Whether or not James Holman ((1786-1857) was the greatest traveller of all time is a moot point. However, the travels around the world of this man, who became totally blind at the age of 25, remain ... Read More
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A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History's Greatest Traveler
an uplifting read
by aries, Feb 10, 2011
The extensive research and background make this amazing story creditable and is excellently written.
It is a magnificent example of the potential of the human spirit. Read More
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A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History's Greatest Traveler
An Inspiration!
by JustRead, Apr 23, 2007
If ever there was a travel book to inspire, this is it. How a blind man -- especially of that time period -- could achieve the scope of this man's travels is awe-inspiring. The book is definitely ... Read More
