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Suzanne LaVenture

Suzanne LaVenture is a world traveler, award-winning instructor, and author of the memoir Prone to Wander, which details her life from a sheltered southern Baptist upbringing through adventures abroad. She holds a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from Wake Forest University and an MA from the University of Illinois, and dabbles in languages including Arabic, French, Irish, and Elvish.
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Prone to Wander

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Prone to Wander is a memoir by Suzanne LaVenture tracing her journey from a sheltered Southern Baptist upbringing through travels across more than forty countries. According to the publisher's description, the book explores love, faith, and the search for meaning through a life dedicated to international experience. It is aimed at readers drawn to travel memoir and stories of personal and spiritual questioning.

Reviewed Jun 21, 2026

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