Frank Bures

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Frank Bures is the author of "The Geography of Madness." He frequently writes for magazines and his work has been included in the Best American Travel Writing, and selected as “Notable” in the Best American Essays and Best American Sports Writing. He lives with his family in Minneapolis. ...more

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Frank Bures Almost everything I write starts with a question. In this case, there were several, all related, all with roots in the same place: all related to stor…moreAlmost everything I write starts with a question. In this case, there were several, all related, all with roots in the same place: all related to stories we tell and believe. Your “self” is a story that you build out of your memories. Your path through life is the story you believe you can follow. And your culture is the set of stories that you (and those around you) believe are possible or real or true. I wanted to explore this point where our freedom to choose a life intersects with the choices we feel we are given. At a basic level, that’s what this book is about.
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Frank Bures Thanks so much, Brittany! That's wonderful to hear. It’s an unusual book, but it follows the only course I could find (winding, like a river) through …moreThanks so much, Brittany! That's wonderful to hear. It’s an unusual book, but it follows the only course I could find (winding, like a river) through the questions I have had. I’m glad you stumbled on it.

If you mean books, you’re right, I haven’t written another one yet, though I am working on one. But as a freelance writer I’ve done quite a few stories—travel, science, essays, profiles—over the last twenty years. Most of it you can find on my website (frankbures.com), though there’s a lot there and if you want a couple suggestions I’m happy to send them.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for books similar to the Geography of Madness, that’s tricky. There are lots of books that get into the technical aspects of the science in the book (See Daniel Moerman and Fabrizio Benedetti in particular).

But on the literary side, the closest I can come is recommending the books I’ve loved and where I’ve found some inspiration: Bill Buford’s "Among the Thugs," Peter Hessler’s "Oracle Bones," Jon Ronson’s "Them," Elizabeth Gilbert’s "Last American Man," Michael Perry’s "Population 485," Bruce Chatwin’s "In Patagonia," Susan Orlean’s "The Orchid Thief." There are many more, but those would be a good start if you haven’t read them!(less)
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