Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Susan Bradford brought her Midwestern, Minnesota roots to 1960’s Berkeley where she transformed into an enlivened hippie and then set out hitchhiking on sailboats, living and working in the South Pacific and Asia in search of direction and meaning in her life.
Her global pilgrimage coupled with her joy of discovery. indomitable spirit, and passion for understanding the world around her deeply influenced her later work as a psychologist, political activist, and environmentalist, including co-founding the Hawaii Land Trust. Susan divides her time between Maui and Minneapolis.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is titled A View from the Crow’s Nest. What inspires me to write is the profound journey of self-discovery and transformation that I embarked upon in my life. My coming-of-age story, set in the turbulent 1960s, is a testament to the universal quest for identity and purpose. As I hitchhiked on sailboats across the globe, seeking answers to the questions of ‘who am I’ and ‘what am I to do with my life,’ I found myself immersed in a world of change and upheaval. From the heart-wrenching losses of my teens in the Midwest to the mind-expanding years in free-wheeling 1960s Berkeley, I felt compelled to document my experiences and insights. My odyssey became an initiation into the global shift towards a new world order, filled with cries of equality and freedom for all. Through writing, I am able to share my journey of growth, resilience, and the discovery of myself as a citizen of the world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
nope!
What are you working on now?
Getting the word out about my book so more people can read it!
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