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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
AFGHANISTAN
Never Gonna Cease My Wanderin’: Letters Between Friends
Ruth Kesselring Royal (Philippines 1961–63) with Beryl Brinkman (Afghanistan 1967–69)
Peace Corps Writers, 2012
Peace Corps letters/journals
With One Fool Left in the World, No One is Stranded: Scenes from an Older Afghanistan
Frances G. Connell (Afghanistan 1973-75)
AuthorHouse, 2014
Peace Corps novel
Lessons from Afghanistan
David Fleishhacker (Afghanistan 1962-64)
DF Publications, 2002
Peace Corps memoir
Little Women of Baghlan: The Story Of A Nursing School For Girls In Afghanistan, The Peace Corps, And Life Before The Taliban
Susan L. Fox
Peace Corps Writers, 2013
Peace Corps memoir (based on conversations with and letters, tapes and diaries of Joanne Carter Bowling [Afghanistan 1968–70])
Letters from Afghanistan
Eloise Hanner (Afghanistan 1971-73; Paraguay 1999-2000 )
Branden Publishing Co., 2003
Peace Corps letters/journals
From Kabul to Dakar: Peace Corps Stories from the Rossmoor News
Douglas Hergert (Afghanistan 1974–76, Senegal 1976–79)
CreateSpace 2014
Peace Corps true stories
A Few Minor Adjustments: Two Years in Afghanistan: A Peace Corps Odyssey
Elana Hohl (Afghanistan 1971-73)
Independently published, 2021
Peace Corps memoir
My Time in Peace Corps Afghanistan 1968
Henry Intili (Afghanistan 1968)
Independently published 2021
Peace Corps memoir
The Early Years of Peace Corps in Afghanistan: A Promising Time
Frances Hopkins Irwin ( Afghanistan 1964–67)
Peace Corps Writers, 2014
Peace Corps essay collection
Afghanistan: Crossroads and Kingdoms — My 1970s Peace Corps Service and Recent Afghan History
Guy Toby Marion (Afghanistan 1971– 75)
Peace Corps Writers Books
Peace Corps memoir and history
A Land Without Time: A Peace Corps Volunteer in Afghanistan
John Sumser (Afghanistan 1977–78)
Chicago: Academy Chicago Publishers, 2006
Peace Corps memoir
Afghanistan at a Time of Peace
by Robin Varnum (Afghanistan 1971–73)
Photographer: Juris Zagarins (Afghanistan, 1971-1974)
Peace Corps Writers
Peace Corps memoir
Stories for my Daughter: Autobiographical Sketches
Ivan Lee Weir (Afghanistan 19_–1968)
Independently published 2021
Peace Corps stories
AFRICA
One Hand Does Not Catch a Buffalo:
50 Years of Amazing Peace Corps Stories (Vol. 1: Africa)
Aaron Barlow (Togo 1988–90)
Travelers’ Tales/Solas House 2011
Peace Corps essay collection
Phobos & Deimos: Two Moons, Two Worlds
John Moehl (Cameroon 1974–80)
Resource Publications, 2016
Peace Corps short stories
Africa’s Heart: The Journey Ends in Kansas
Mark Wentling (Horduras 1967–69, Togo 1970–73 )
Peace Corps Writers, 2015
Peace Corps novel
Africa’s Embrace
Mark Wentling (Horduras 1967–69, Togo 1970–73 )
Peace Corps Writers, 2013
Peace Corps novel
Africa’s Release: The Journey Continues
Mark Wentling (Honduras 1967–69, Togo 1970–73 )
Peace Corps Writers, 2014
Peace Corps novel
African Visas
Roberta Worrick (Maria Thomas) (Ethiopia 1971–73)
Soho Press, 1992
Peace Corps short stories
ALBANIA
Only Bees Die, Peace Corps Eastern Europe
Robert Keller (Albania 2008–09)
CreateSpace, 2010
Peace Corps memoir
Follow My Dream: Letters from a Peace Corps Volunteer in Albania
William M. Trunk (Albania 2007–09)
CreateSpace, 2012
Peace Corps letters/journals
THE AMERICAS
Gather the Fruit One by One:
50 Years of Amazing Peace Corps Stories (Vol. 2: The Americas)
Pat and Bernie Alter (Paraguay 1970–72), editors
Peace Corps essay collection
Devil’s Breath
Robert V. Thurston (Venezuela 1968-70)
CreateSpace, 2014
Peace Corps novel
ARMENIA
The Land of Four Rivers: My Experience as a US Peace Corps Volunteer in Armenia (2006-2008)
Matthew A. Hamilton (Armenia 2006–08; Philippines 2008–10)
Cervena Barva Press, 2012
Peace Corps poetry
Paper Mountains: An Armenian Diary
Jonathan Maiullo (Armenia 2008–10)
Gomidas 2016
Peace Corps memoir
ASIA & PACIFIC
Even the Smallest Crab Has Teeth: 50 Years of Amazing Peace Corps Stories
(Vol 4: Asia & the Pacific)
Jane Albritton (India 1967-69, editor
Travelers’ Tales/Solas House 2011
Peace Corps essay collection
AZERBAIJAN
Gəl İç Çay!: A Peace Corps Azerbaijan Memoir
Shannon McVeigh (Azerbaijan 2013–14 )
Independently published 2016
Peace Corps memoir
InGear: Peace Corps & Beyond
Joel Robbins (Azerbaijan 2007–09)
Wayseeker, LLC (Kindle), 2011
Peace Corps essay collection