For beloved author Marita van der Vyver, the journey to freedom begins with fear. But because Marita is Marita, fear quickly turns into curiosity, and so, together with her Frenchman, she takes the road to unknown places—often following in the footsteps of writers and musicians. In My Year of Fear and Freedom, Marita takes us on a journey across three continents and a lifetime of memories. Ingrid Jones speaks to Marita about the loss that precedes peace and freedom, about courage, the letting go of earthly possessions, and the purgatory of change.