EP: 532 Writing the World: Paris, Rome, and the Spirit of David Downie

Send us a text David Downie is a native San Franciscan who moved to Paris in the mid-1980s. He divides his time between France and Italy. A longtime journalist, his travel, food and arts features have appeared in over 50 print magazines and newspapers worldwide and on dozens of websites. David is the award-winning author of six novels and over a dozen acclaimed nonfiction books translated into a variety of foreign languages, including French, Italian, Chinese and Korean. His essays have been published in over a dozen anthologies. Downie graduated from UC Berkeley and Brown University. He is married to photographer Alison Harris. His latest book is Shadows of Rome: A Memoir. Praise for other books by David Downie "Zesty and entertaining."—Kirkus "Delightful and thoroughly researched."—Publishers Weekly "Beautifully written and refreshingly original."—The SF Chronicle "Delightful and insightful."—The Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Chicago Tribune "Unequaled poignancy and passion."—National Geographic Traveler “Expertly captures the powerlessness and courage of those in peril."—Booklist "Compelling... a rapturous, history-rich love poem."—The Toronto Star "Fabulous company!"—NPR Shadows of Rome https://www.amazon.com/Shadows-Rome-Memoir-Italy-California/dp/B0DWK5FF27/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0  Support the show