Description
Book Synopsis
Shape of a Boy is a hilarious and eye-opening travel memoir by the mother of three boys as she documents her travels with her family around the world.
‘Have kids, will travel’ is veteran travel journalist Kate’s mantra. Her intrepid spirit is infectious in this warm, engaging account of her family’s adventures and misadventures. She shares the life lessons learnt on their travels, from overcoming disappointment in Thailand to saying sorry in Japan, discovering perseverance in Borneo and learning about conservation in Malaysia.
From the jungles of southeast Asia to the waterfront in Havana and the blazing heat of Egypt, Shape of a Boy captures the essence of being a parent in the thick of it and learning on the hoof. Inspirational for anyone who has dreaded travelling with a baby, to
Trade Review
‘highly entertaining, often hilarious' and 'inspiring to all parents' -- Bel Mooney * Daily Mail *
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
1 Israel & Jordan: A Lesson in Parenthood
2 Mallorca: A Lesson in Family Travel
3 Thailand: A Lesson in Recovering from Disappointment
4 Cambodia: A Lesson in Sensitivity
5 Borneo: A Lesson in Perseverance
6 Egypt: A Lesson in Moral High Ground
7 Mauritius: A Lesson in Flexibility
8 Sri Lanka: A Lesson in Karma
9 Malaysia: A Lesson in Conservation
10 Mexico: A Lesson in Mortality
11 Morocco: A Lesson in Not Judging a Book by its Cover
12 Tanzania: A Lesson in the Birds, the Bees, the Monkeys & the Zebras
13 Japan: A Lesson in Social Etiquette
14 Laos: A Lesson in Slowing Down & Letting Go
15 Cuba: A Lesson in Freedom
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
