Going Down in Asia: And Other Shameful Moments

ISBN: 0595225527

Author: Olmstead, Jon

Condition: New

Product Description Turns in Life is a sarcastic account of 16 stimulating days through SE Asia, along with over 45 short stories covering topics such as a father's Olympic disaster, the 'hard times' of puberty, and finding a soul mate at a shopping mall.During their brisk adventures through Japan, Thailand, and Singapore, Jon and Alex learned many valuable lessons including why village women wear shorter dresses, how to ruin precious film during a morning train ride, and how to stay composed during a 'special' massage.You'll also discover why you may want to sleep with an ironing-board on your next business trip, how to spread the common cold at church, and who ranked as the top 25 undesirable women of all time.Turns in Life is a must read for curious travelers. About the Author Born in Sydney, Australia, Jon moved to the United States at age 7. There, he learned the terrific challenges of public grade school in Louisville, Kentucky, and later, Salt Lake City, Utah. Following his BBA in Finance and Marketing from Gonzaga University, he joined an IT consulting firm, Accenture, where he taught and designed technology training classes across the US and Europe. He currently lives in San Diego, CA with his recent finance, Arisa Angelic Hayama, who is an aspiring fitness trainer.