A Fool's Journey - by William De Lange (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Walking the Nakasendo, Japan's ancient inland route, the author braids a travelogue deftly interwoven with his own experiences since he first set foot in Japan some thirty years ago. At times hilarious, at times moving, A Fool's Journey is above all a gaijin's exploration of his relationship with a country that continues to defy definition.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>"I had been here before: I was going from being a mere 'interpreter' to being a 'cultural interpreter.' It was a dangerous path to tread."</p><p>Walking Japan's ancient inland route in search of a vague romantic notion, the author encounters a string of idiosyncratic characters, locals with a story to tell. Recording their stories, the author braids a travelogue deftly interwoven with his own experiences since he first set foot in Japan some thirty years ago.</p><p>At times hilarious, at times serious, at times moving, <em>A Fool's Journey</em> is an exploration of one of Japan's most scenic routes and its fascinating past. Above all, it is a <em>gaijin</em>'s exploration into his relationship with a country that continues to defy definition.</p>
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