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Cargando... Straying from the Flock: Travels in New Zealandpor Alexander Elder
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An illuminating road trip through the history, life, andattractions of one of the most beautiful countries in the southernhemisphere The beauty and grandeur of New Zealand has captured the imaginationof movie-goers over the past couple of years, and the country is adream destination for many around the world. Straying from theFlock is an intimate and personal account of one passionatetraveler's visit to this incredible country, its mountains andbeaches, fjords, rainforests, vineyards, and hidden eateries. Eachof the fifty chapters describes one day in his travels-fishing,flying, cattle herding, befriending locals at every turn. Filledwith colorful stories and memorable personalities, the book notonly describes the trip of a lifetime, but captures a life-alteringexperience for its writer. From mountains and rainforests to citiesand beaches, Straying from the Flock is both a moving memoir andpersonal travel guide to this amazing country. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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I have to admit; this book is not what I expected.
Dr. Alexander Elder contacted me earlier this month and asked if I might be interested in reading his newest book, the story of a two-month long trip to New Zealand.
Dr Elder, a professional trader, experienced technical analyst and practicing psychiatrist, penned two previous books, both best sellers which have achieved a measure of acclaim in trading circles.
Straying from the Flock, however, breaks new ground for the author. It weaves New Zealand’s geography, history, business, culture and above all, its people into a readable, love story. Spend only a few minutes with this book and it will be apparent, Dr. Elder loves New Zealand; he discovered it in the mid-1990s. Tucked away on the other side of the world from his professional life, New Zealand is a country the size of England or Italy, yet it is populated by only three million unique souls and 6 million sheep.
Each chapter recounts another day in his two month visit. He eloquently describes the country’s beaches, mountains, fjords and rainforests. He recounts colorful tales that cause many of the island’s personable people to spring to life. Yet also what emerges is a colorful portrait of a newly divorced, professionally secure, with grown children individual with a deep thirst to experience the world around him
Born in Russia, Dr. Elder has a superb command of the English language. All-too-often while reading this, I found myself wishing I had the eloquence with my native tongue that Dr. Elder has with his adopted language.
This is more than a guide book. Dr. Elder has penned a beautiful, intimate portrait of a unique land, its people and one of its favorite fans – Dr. Elder. (