Geography of Heaven by Rory MacLean - soul-searching journeys into the afterlife
Travel writer Rory MacLean explores themes of grief and spirituality in his new memoir, 'Geography of Heaven,' following the death of his wife. The book documents his global journey to various sacred sites in search of meaning.
Why it matters
The memoir highlights the intersection of personal trauma and travel literature, offering a reflective look at how different cultures process mortality.
MacLean at a Buddhist festival in Bhutan. Photograph: PR MacLean at a Buddhist festival in Bhutan. Photograph: PR Autobiography and memoir Review Geography of Heaven by Rory MacLean – soul-searching journeys into the afterlife From an ashram in India to an ayahuasca ceremony in Peru, a travel writer searches for meaning after the death of his wife
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