• Outer Island

  • Peace Corps Tales from Micronesia, Chuuk, and Pulap
  • By: Scott D. Smith
  • Narrated by: Jon Hegge
  • Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
  • 3.0 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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Outer Island

By: Scott D. Smith
Narrated by: Jon Hegge
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Publisher's summary

Lovers of fine travel and adventure relish Scott Smith’s rich tale as a Peace Corps volunteer. Smith’s keen observations never sag in human interest as he confronts living on the edge of Pacific island paradise. It is a must listen for island lovers and anyone considering a journey to change the world or themselves.

A heart-warming memoir from a Peace Corps volunteer on the outer edge of Pacific island paradise.

Scott D. Smith returned from Micronesia and went onto Medill and a career as a reporter and writer for newspapers and magazines. He taught in a jail in Chicago and works as a public information officer in Minnesota.

©2019 Scott Smith (P)2020 Scott Smith

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Good story with similar experiences to my parent's in the 1960s. Disappointing ending when he didn't finish his 2 year commitment.

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