It's amazing where the dreams of your childhood will take you. It's even more amazing the places you'll go and the experiences you'll have that you never could have dreamed of. From my childhood farm to Mali … from the Canadian prairies to Kenya for a safari … from the cold and snow of Edmonton to the sun and sand of Mexico ... from a career in teaching to writing … from under the wheels of a car to months of rehab … I've had the extreme good fortune to live a full and rich life and in this collection, I've shared a few of those experiences, most of which are humorous.
It's amazing where the dreams of your childhood will take you. It's evenmore amazing the experiences you'll have that you never could have dreamed of. From my childhood farm to Mali ... from the Canadian prairies to Kenya for a safari ... from the cold and snow of Edmonton to the sun and sand of Mexico ... from a career in teaching to writing ... from under the wheels of a car to months of rehab .... I've had the extreme good fortune to live and full and rich life and in this collection, I've shared a few of those experiences, most of which, but not all, are humorous.
Excerpt
Life is a series of stories—happy, sad, funny, amazing, scary, and almost any other adjective we could think of.
In this collection, I’ve chosen to include stories from my personal experiences living in Mali, my life with family and friends, my teaching career, travel experiences, and living in Mexico. Most, but not all, are lighthearted.
Enjoy!
Professional Reviews
Box of Chocolates
Because the cultures from Mali to Mexico and points in between are in many ways different from ours, it is a treat to gain insights about them from an author who has been there. Most of the stories are told with a touch of humour, while the few that are more serious will leave you thinking about them long after you put the book down.
This is the perfect book for reading in bed or when you can take a break. Mali to Mexico provides short, yet highly entertaining snippets of life and experiences in these countries. Read one or two and save the next short story for another time. Be warned though: Like a box of chocolates, you’ll be wanting to pick it up again soon to savour another one.
Stories Worth Wiping Your A** With
Whether you're making a deposit at the stank bank, dropping a return at the squat shop, or conducting a brown business meeting, these perfectly timed tales provide the literary fragrance your privacy deserves. F
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