Growing up in a 1930s suburb of woods and fields in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, independence—and reading—came easily to Martha. After graduation from Mt. Lebanon High … Read More >>


Growing up in a 1930s suburb of woods and fields in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, independence—and reading—came easily to Martha. After graduation from Mt. Lebanon High … Read More >>

Martha Barron Barrett’s writings reflect her love of challenge and change. Slow Travel confronts age, gender, a modest purse, and months of world travel without tours. Since … Read more >>

MARTHA BARRON BARRETT books: Invisible Lives, nominated for a Pulitzer Prize; an historical novel, God’s Country; and Maggie’s Way, a successful novel sold … Read more >>
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