Written By: Teresa Malcolm

Lawrence of Arabia

When I first saw David Lean’s “Lawrence of Arabia” at 21, I intensely identified with the movie and the title character. I wanted to live and feel that deeply, regardless of risk to health or sanity. The way to do that, the movie convinced me, was to live and immerse yourself in a foreign culture.

Wiang Kum Kam, Thailand

It is no great stretch to say the movie influenced my decision to join the Peace Corps. And for that I am grateful, eve...

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