85 – Denise Schwartz Hosts Writers Read The Stories They Love: Jonathan A. Wright Reads "Half A World Away"

"With the innocence of young eyes and with the perspective of a long life well lived, Wright gives us this sweet, loving memoir full of wonder and mystery that is our world."- Ken Burns. filmmakerJonathan A. Wright takes us around the world in his coming-of-age memoir based on his boyhood diary entries and deep memories of a 9-month journey with his family across the globe in 1962 and 1963. It explores his awakening to privilege and inequity and starts him on his commitment to justice and inclusion.Be sure to subscribe to the Greenfield Community College Backyard Oasis Podcasts, and check back regularly for new episodes as well as other enriching GCC content!Hosted and Produced by Denise SchwartzProduced and Engineered by Alexander Audette for Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA