Foreign Correspondence: A Pen Pal's Journey from Down Under to All Over

Foreign Correspondence by Geraldine Brooks is a captivating memoir that takes you on a journey of self-discovery, cultural exchange, and human connection.

As a young girl from a working-class neighborhood in Sydney, Australia, Brooks yearned to explore the world beyond her small community.

Through her pen pals from different parts of the globe, she discovered new perspectives, cultures, and ways of life that shaped her into the woman she is today.

Twenty years later, Brooks embarked on a quest to find her pen friends, only to discover that their lives had been marked by war, hatred, fame, notoriety, and mental illness.

Despite these challenges, their stories are intimate, moving, and often humorous, offering a glimpse into the unquiet hearts of those who have ever yearned to become women of the world.

This memoir is an inspiring tale of human connection, cultural exchange, and the power of friendship that transcends borders and time.