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Been There, Done WHAT!: ROMANTIC ESCAPADES AND OTHER MISADVENTURES IN CHINA, THAILAND, VIETNAM, LAOS, AND AUSTRALIA
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69 Year old John Smith decides to settle down and find a wife and is suddenly diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer. Realizing that life is short he decides to seize the day. He pursues an internet romance with a doctor in China, marries and returns to Australia but separates 3 years later. Then goes to Thailand, Vietnam and Laos, finds a new companion, brings her home to another unfortunate relationship. He has an unusual talent for writing disarmingly candid emails chronicling: insightful, poignant and amusing observations about daily life in interesting and/or dangerous places; different cultures; quirky people; medical issues; dogs; sailing, kayaking, camping, a romantic friendship. He lives among poorly paid workers and criticizes the subculture of Western exiles who exploit Asian poverty. This autobiographical book includes compelling anecdotes and emails, often written under primitive conditions, many cliff-hangers leaving concerned friends anxious for the next update.
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