I’m pleased to announce the release of the first of five books in the Curious Encounters
personal travel tales series — a collection of stories I’ve written based on my 45 years of living and traveling in curious corners of Asia.
The first volume, Curious Encounters of the Human Kind – Myanmar (Burma)
will be available
in paperback and ebook October 1, 2015
on Amazon and through other online retailers.Some of the true traveler’s tales in the book:
What do jumping cats have to do with Buddhism’s Middle Path? Did Orwell really hate everyone in Burma? How did Myanmar’s ruling junta use white elephants to consolidate their power? Will a synagogue caretaker’s improbable dream ever come true? What arrogance drives western travelers to seek the “unknown”? And why should you never disrespect the nat
spirits who guard a sacred forest?
If you enjoy unusual travel, or simply like to read about hidden corners of the world, this is Myanmar as you’ve probably never imagined – full of curious people, startling happenings, and unexpected moments of humanity and introspection, giddiness and solemnity, avarice and ambition.
Some pre-publication reviews:
“The spirit of Kipling in contemporary Asian journalism. This collection is essential reading for anyone who wishes to pass beyond even the unbeaten track, right to the heart of Asia.”
—John Burdett, author of Bangkok Eight, Bangkok Tattoo, and Bangkok Haunts
“If anyone can pull off something as innovative as Curious Encounters, it’s Paul Sochaczewski. Expect pellucid writing, insightful irreverence, and universal truths elegantly presented, in a genre that defies categorization.”
—John Keay, author of When Men and Mountains Meet,
India: A History, China: A History, and Mad about the Mekong
“Most of Paul Sochaczewski’s curious encounters start out as intelligent travel writing, exploring hidden corners of Asia and characters very much out of the ordinary. But this series works on a more complex level, he frequently zooms in out of left field with a curious tangent, a sensitive reminiscence, a provocative opinion, a new way of looking at events that already are beyond most “normal” travelers’ tales. I read each story feeling refreshed, enlightened, and curious to see what the next stage of Sochaczewski’s journey would bring.”
—Judith M. Heimann, author of The Most Offending Soul Alive: Tom Harrisson and His Remarkable Life and The Airmen and the Headhunters: A True Story of Lost Soldiers, Heroic Tribesmen and the Unlikeliest Rescue of WW II
For the first two weeks only (through October 15), I will offer the ebook at a special price of 99 cents/pence.
Buy Now on Kindle US
Buy Now on Kindle UK
After the introductory period, the ebook price will be $4.99.
If you prefer a real book (I understand), you can buy the book as a paperback for $10.95 — visit Curious Encounters of the Human Kind – Myanmar (Burma) paperback |
