Why people recommend it
Keep the River on Your Right is a memoir by Tobias Schneebaum that chronicles his extraordinary and harrowing experiences living among indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon. The book was highlighted on The Book Review podcast during the July 18, 2024 episode titled Lawrence Wright on Researching a Fictional Pandemic. Throughout the broadcast, John Williams recommended Keep the River on Your Right by Tobias Schneebaum to the listeners. John Williams brought up the compelling memoir during the main discussion, and later reiterated his endorsement during the closing moments of the show. By recapping his reading choices at the end of the episode, John Williams ensured that the listeners took note of this unusual and daring autobiographical account. The podcast segment shed light on the enduring power of Schneebaum's narrative, drawing attention to a classic work of travel and anthropological literature that continues to captivate adventurous readers and thoughtful critics alike.
Who recommended it
- John Williams Recommended
John Williams — 2 mentions
“it's a book called keep the river on your right by a writer named Tobias sneal”
“and I read keep the river on your right by Tobias sneal”