{"product_id":"barefoot-gringo-9780774890786","title":"Barefoot Gringo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn his final book, Canadian literary giant George Bowering muses on travel, friendship, food, and aging with his signature dry wit.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBringing a seasoned and highly regarded Canadian voice to the travel writing tradition, George Bowering unveils a deep love of life, food, and all things Mexico. Drawing on his time spent as a foreigner in Latin America, Bowering traces his footsteps to linger on the joy found in the little things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarefoot Gringo\u003c\/i\u003e, set against a Mexican backdrop, ventures beyond travel and into engaging discussions of literature, politics, the art of aging gracefully and humorously, and, of course, Bowering's life as a writer. With his classic tongue-in-cheek humor, Bowering reflects on his growth, both in his personal and professional life, poignantly capturing his passion and appreciation for those who surround him and the world he inhabits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn anthem to Bowering's insatiable appetite for life, \u003ci\u003eBarefoot Gringo\u003c\/i\u003e provides snapshots of daily life in a small Mexican fishing village through Canadian eyes, rendering his memoir a love letter for travellers, writers, and long-time readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e On Point Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780774890786\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 198","brand":"George Bowering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52774227902645,"sku":"9780774890786","price":25.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/barefoot-gringo-9780774890786","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}