The quest: Brett Rogers’ India

Brett Rogers of National Geographic provides a proper example of other niche topics worth considering: Religious pilgrimages. Chapter 3 of the book explains, the value of the religious pilgrimage lies in the search for moral or spiritual significance — the quest. Roger’s quest begins with descriptions of the gripping landscapes of the mystical Ganges River in India before reverting to the reasons for his personal journey.

Here’s what’s good about Roger’s piece: The author uses journalistic techniques to compare and represent Western ideals against (Eastern) Indian culture. Through observation and interview Rogers seem to have completed his experience gaining a deeper understanding of death through the eyes of foreign culture….

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