The author was the first in his family to attend a university. In 1971, at age 21, he dropped out and signed up as  a volunteer with a British organization called Community Service Volunteers. A Hole Without Sides  explores what happens when an individual steps off the conventional path, ignores all ‘sensible’ advice and embarks on a voyage of self-discovery. For all those who believe that they can and should micromanage their futures, read this book!