{"product_id":"the-voluntourist-a-six-country-tale-of-love-loss-fatherhood-fate-and-singing-bon-jovi-in-bethlehem-9780061946462","title":"The Voluntourist: A Six-Country Tale of Love, Loss, Fatherhood, Fate, and Singing Bon Jovi in Bethlehem","description":"\u003cp\u003eKen Budd's \u003ci\u003eThe Voluntourist\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkable travel memoir about losing your father, accepting your fate, and finding your destiny by volunteering around the world for numerous worthy causes: Hurricane Katrina disaster relief in New Orleans, helping special needs children in China, studying climate change in Ecuador, lending a hand--and a heart--at a Palestinian refugee camp in the Middle East, to name but a few. Ken's emotional journey is as inspiring and affecting as those chronicled in \u003ci\u003eLittle Princes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThree Cups of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e. At once an inspirational true story of powerful family bonds, of sacrifice, of self-discovery, \u003ci\u003eThe Voluntourist\u003c\/i\u003e is an all-too-human, real-life hero whom you will not soon forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it take to live a life that matters?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Global Volunteer Journey: \u003c\/b\u003e From rebuilding homes in post-Katrina New Orleans to lending a hand in a Palestinian refugee camp, this six-country quest is a powerful testament to the power of helping others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFather-Son Story: \u003c\/b\u003e Driven by the sudden death of his father, this poignant memoir is a heartfelt exploration of grief, legacy, and what it means to be a son.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Journey of Self-Discovery: \u003c\/b\u003e Confronting his own childless life, Ken seeks purpose and finds unexpected answers while caring for special needs children in China and studying climate change in Ecuador.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdventure Travel Memoir: \u003c\/b\u003e For readers of \u003ci\u003eEat, Pray, Love\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThree Cups of Tea\u003c\/i\u003e, this is an honest, funny, and deeply moving travelogue about finding your place in the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William Morrow \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/08\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780061946462\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.01h x 5.34w x 0.85d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/15\/2012 pg. 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/02\/2012 pg. 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2012 pg. 116\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ken Budd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52571117453493,"sku":"9780061946462","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-voluntourist-a-six-country-tale-of-love-loss-fatherhood-fate-and-singing-bon-jovi-in-bethlehem-9780061946462","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}