Go Girl!: The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure

by Brenda Joyce Patterson

Book Overview

The first travel book for the sisters!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0933377428
• ISBN13: 9780933377424
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Eighth Mountain Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Around the world with a different viewpoint...

I bought this book before going overseas for the first time and found the stories compelling and informative. Rich with tips and tricks, it is unique in that it is written from the viewpoint of Black female travelers. From China to Yugoslavia, across the African diaspora from Africa to the Caribbean, and other points abroad, these stories of world travel are often funny, sometimes reflective, and always interesting.

An essay guide for African-American women who want to travel

One of the reasons we don't get the chance to see the world, the author says is a need for a travel companion and lack of money. Elaine Lee says that it can be overcome. In this book, there are essays that will help the traveler get a feel of what it is like to be in another country and enjoy traveling without a companion. In this book money shouldn't be an issue if you plan accordingly and find deals on flights and stays. This book is a reference for not only black women, but African-Americans who want to have a chance to see the world.

At long last

I was really excited when I saw this book! Having traveled and lived abroad myself, the book brought back a lot of memories. This is as excellent choice for any African American or solo female traveler who is just beginning branch out on the globe. The stories by the various authors reinforce the truth that living in a society that's very different form one's own will change the way you see yourself and the world for the better. I definitely recommend it!

Great Book for African American Female and Male Travelers

I think that this is the best book that I have read which features the thoughts and emotions of African American women travelers. Their shared experiences certainly helps me become more appreciative of them and not to take them for granted. As they travel the world, they are looked upon as beautiful, bold women. Certainly, the "Go Girl" Guide brings that out in each experience of these travel writers. As the author of The African American Travel Guide, I strongly feel that Elaine Lee has done an outstanding job in choosing the experiences of these particular women to help me understand and learn more about Black culture throughout the world. The guide also shows how the world reacts to us as Black people in a foreign culture. When will Elaine produce the "Go Guy's" travel guide for men - or maybe I should write that. Great job, Elaine.

Sampling the World in Two Days.

Reading this book sent me away from my comfortable armchair and t.v. mode. I tasted every city, country and town with each writer. The variety of places and points of view was refreshing. I can't wait for the sequel so I can sample more of the world. It took me two days to read and travel without the uncomfortable lack of leg room on the airplanes. For all the sisters who reach out, keep on going and sharing! You are a delight.