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After retiring from the national guard, eric was the energy program manager for the new york state agency managing the army and air guard and most recently worked at the n. When a health scare puts him in the hospital, weiner, an agnostic, finds himself tangling with an unexpected question, posed to him by a. In the process he ponders on his own happiness or lack thereof. My new book, the socrates express, is out in august. A number of high schools and universities have incorporated them into their curricula. Get the best deals on books eric weiner when you shop the largest. The geography of genius, by eric weiner the new york times. Im an author, speaker and former correspondent for npr, but i prefer to think of myself as a. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
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Travel writer eric weiner argues that creative genius can sometimes be closely tied to place. Eric weiner, new york times bestselling author of the geography of bliss, combines his twin passions for philosophy and global travel in a pilgrimage that uncovers surprising life lessons from philosophers around the world, from marcus aurelius to arthur schopenhauer, confucius to montaigne. Eric is a former foreign correspondent for national public radio, and reporter for the new york times. December 5, 2011 in eric weiners newest book, man seeks god, the former. Geography of genius explores how surroundings influence. Winners are picked randomly at the end of the giveaway. Find eric weiner s phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. The geography of bliss and as a result of that, lives in its shadow somewhat. This article is part of future tense, a collaboration among arizona state university, new america, and slate on thursday, feb.
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