I would say that this book was way more interesting than Growing a Farmer overall, not only because I was tired of Kurt's explaining how much he loves farming regardless of him failing in almost everything he tried for the first time, but also Gloria knows how to attract readers.
My most favorite part of the book was when she explained why she prefers to take a flight, train, and bus rather than to drive a car. As she says, it is true that traveling by public transportation can connect people while going on a trip by car isolate people. I know some people go for a drive to enjoy the privacy and freedom, but I personally enjoy the interference from others—it always makes my trip special. Even if an interference becomes unpleasant one like Gloria experienced when a racist taxi driver started yelling at people, we still chose traveling by plane, train, and a bus just because we appreciate a new encounter.
Another reason I liked the book was that she did not force feminist ideas to readers even though she is an active feminist. I define myself as a woman and I am proud of being a woman, but some feminists make me feel uncomfortable since all they do is blaming men. Gloria, however, she mostly explains how she was inspired by other women and introduce the activities she engaged in while she travels.
Lastly, I am glad that she found an answer she always seemed to be looking for at the end. "I can go on the road—beacuse I can come home. I come home because I am free to leave" She did not have to choose one, but both: travel and home.
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