Six years ago in the prime of her life, Dr. Ling Shiao was diagnosed with cancer. Had it not been for the disease, she would have continued to be completely immersed in teaching and writing to further her career. A break from intense academic life has given her the opportunity to reexam life and ponder its meaning. While journeying on the razer edge of life and death over the past six years, she has also followed her heart’s calling to explore the world, bringing a richness to her life that was not possible before. To find out how a world traveler, with cancer as her constant companion, sees and experiences three great cities of antiquity, come to hear her talk. She will share with you the mysteries of gods and pharaohs in Luxor, Egypt; the revelations of the three Abrahamic religions in Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine; and the wisdom of great philosophers of Athens, Greece. Continue reading →