William Reyland is the author of critically acclaimed Sons of Isan, Taking Refuge in a Thai Temple. As the title suggests, he is a former Buddhist monk but he's also been a full time professional musician, educator, and photographer. While living abroad he worked as a ACE and contributing writer for various publications, such as Gwangju News International Magazine, S. Korea, and EXPAT Magazine, Taiwan. His best work compels one to consider their humanness and the beauty of living a full and purposeful life. Sons of Isan is his first book.