by Jeff Labreque Princeton Profile 2020 PDFThe long walk to the school bus never really bothered Tom Barron ’74. It was a solid mile from his front door to the highway, connected by the dirt road that crossed a creek, wound its way around ponderosa pines and through...
Bestselling author & conservationist T. A. Barron announces the release of his new podcast, Magic & Mountains.
What is the most powerful lesson I’ve learned from Merlin? That his journey is one anybody can share.
Bestselling author & conservationist T. A. Barron announces the release of his new podcast, Magic & Mountains.
Bestselling author & conservationist T. A. Barron announces the release of his new podcast, Magic & Mountains.
I’ve often thought that bringing a new story into the world is a lot like bringing a new child into the world. Of course, a real child is much more special and miraculous than a book-child. And a real child is also more huggable and full of surprises. Even so…the metaphor still applies.
All of us have hidden struggles – and hidden potential. And all of us, like the great wizard Merlin, have something special within us. No matter how many obstacles we face, we still have the ability to reach for the stars. We can strive, create, love, hope, sing, be kind, and work to build a better world.
I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to many amazing places over the years, from exotic and remote countries around the globe to vibrant cities and wilderness areas here in the USA. And I’ve found that whether I’m in the Himalayas, Africa, or New York City, each place I visit leaves its mark on my soul.
Princeton Library2016 Original Article | PDFThe award-winning American author and conservationist Thomas A. Barron, a 1974 Princeton alumnus and a former University trustee, has donated his literary papers to the Princeton University Library. The T. A. Barron Papers...
Commencement speakers always advise graduates to follow their dreams—and you should. But I want to offer you some practical advice on how to make that journey.
