Welcome Michael N. McGregor back to the Readings Gallery for his newest book, An Island to Myself: The Place of Solitude in an Active Life! Dr. Laura Laffrado from WWU's English Department will be joining him for the afternoon.
In his twenties, Michael N. McGregor traveled to the remote Greek island of Patmos to spend two winter months alone, 6,000 miles from home. Although he expected his solitude to be meaningful, he wasn't prepared for how it would change him. Before his island days, McGregor had spent years reporting on the world's poor and months on the road. As he settled into days of rigorous writing, evening walks through fierce wind, and nights full of memories, dreams and spiritual encounters, he learned that solitude can be difficult and even dangerous, but also awe-inspiring and life-altering.
