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The Tangier diaries 1962-1979

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The summer before his senior year at Princeton, Hopkins and a friend head to South America to explore a business deal. The experience proved life-changing and upon graduation, they commit themselves to seeing the world. At the time, Peru was Hopkins' first love but in 1962 he sets up residence in Tangier. From there he travels throughout the Middle East and Africa. Granted, he is aided by his connections as a Princeton grad, but he is still a wide-eyed young man who simply can't believe his luck. His entries are short, unpolished, and often a Who's Who of the literary community from William S. Burroughs to Tennessee Williams who traveled through Tangier during the 1960s-1970s. Overtime, you see Hopkins mature and become a citizen of the world. He shares the things young men think about including heartbreak and ultimately finding love. As an observer, I was most touched by Hopkins' evolving compassion and appreciation for the intricate dance between nature and humankind.


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