Josh Batchelder

Not only a travel book, it is a deep exploration of one's self as the author exposed himself to unique situations in a caring, vulnerable manner. There was a process of soul searching that most of us would not have the courage to pursue. The result was incredible experiences with people in the depths of humanity. This book is not just a series of travel easays, but much closer to a novel that Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray Love) would write. Also Brene Brown (Daring Greatly) would likely admire for the expressed vulnerability. Truly extraordinary.