Thinking Places: Where Great Ideas Were Born

This is a tale of many journeys, with a collection of fresh insights into the lives of creative people. It also offers a philosophy and an attitude for travel-of openness to serendipity, to rare experiences, to new friends, resulting in unexpected lagniappe, or "a little something extra."

"...a book that possesses the same spirit as recess-liberating, playful, enthusiastic and full of invigorating fresh air." Professor Elliot Engel North Carolina State University

"A delightful book by delightful people, Thinking Places exudes all of the best qualities of a travelogue, with `Lagniappe'-the Flemings' joyfully unquenchable thirst for literary exploration and human understanding." Professor Brent E. Kinser Western Carolina University

"Thinking Places is a compelling, personal, and delightful sojourn with some of our most cherished and immortal authors. Carolyn and Jack Fleming provide an intriguing travelogue, as they explore the tragedies and triumphs of famous writers in a book of brave wit and insightful commentary." Rodger L. Tarr University Distinguished Professor, Emeritus Illinois State University