Traveler's Joy

by Juliette De Bairacli Levy

Explore the free wandering life of this enchanting guide by a legendary teacher who lives in tune with the rhythms of nature. Lots of herbal lore. "This magical book has made me want to shelve my responsibilities and hit the road! The author's enthusiasm and ability to embrace hardship and bounty alike are truly inspirational. I am encouraged to lighten my material load to provide space for the gifts that the simple life provides. Recipes, travel lore, herbal medicine, literary references, and personal observations make Traveler's Joy an enjoyable read."

Genres: Nonfiction, Herbs

244 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listen: How many books am I going to read that tell me how to keep scorpions out of my bed?

[A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Non-fiction as magical as fiction, reading De Bairacli Levy's radical vision of peace is like drinking from the cleanest mountain stream. Read it if only for the poetry:

"And you shall have a tiny house,
A beehive full of bees,
A little cow, a largish cat,
And green sage cheese."
- Kate Greenaway

If you enjoy this book, I highly recommend The Yellow on the Broom by Betsy Whyte.

[Lila Lobdell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book changed my life. Juliette de Bairacli Levy is a fascinating person and writer.

[Willow · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book offers a treasure of descriptions of many of the life ways of nomadic people. Practical tips for living simply and a view of the world that offers a kind of ground for my own life, different as it may be from the one she shared with gypsies. The voice is kind toward living things and stringent towards any form of insensitivity that threatens the vulnerable ones or dishonors the delicate balance of nature. I will use her knowledge thankfully in my own efforts at simple living in a tiny house or yurt. The dear company of others who share the love of this kind of life can be found by reading her stories. There is another of her books that tells the stories; this one gives real life suggestions for living the life. I've enjoyed finding this!

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating book about a woman, Juliette, born into an upper middle class family in England, who studies veterinary science, and then decides that she wishes to wander around the world like a nomad. She travels with Afghan hounds. She meets up with gypsies and learns much from them. She becomes well versed in herbs and goes onto several books on the subject. I found it very enchanting and unlike anything I've read about before.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my top 10 favorite books of all time. A collage of life advice, practical solutions, herbal medicine, and traveler's tales. Juliette is an absolute delight, her good heart and wisdom shines through the pages.

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned about finding water, dwellings, herbal medicine and other elements of the nomadic life.

[Lisa Arreola · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the good fortune to meet her at a book reading. She is an engaging woman full of wisdom, warmth, love and fascinating life experiences.

[Ayden B]

Wonderful...we read this for a while and I am forever indebted to Juliette's views of life and home, travelling, herbs, animals. i memorized page 37's poem "Firewoods".

[Caron Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely book to read