One Journey, A Travelogue of Awakening.

A new book from an interesting author, this time a travelogue, by the winner of the non-fiction category of the Words for the Wounded Georgina Hawtrey-Woore Award.

Yes, a travelogue, but much more. Forester discusses his thoughts on ‘life, the universe, and everything’ really. He reflects that there is only One Journey, and as we travel through life that journey can lead to self-discovery if we have the will to see and listen. However our lives go beyond personal reflection, and as we explore ourselves we cannot ignore the wider world and the journeys we travel within it.

Forester writes of four cases in point, undertaken over a period of fourteen years: In the Amazon Rain Forest, a confrontation the unceasing exploitation of its resources and people. In South Africa, an encounter with the power of forgiveness, fifteen years after the ending of apartheid. In Nepal and the Himalayas, a pilgrimage of self exploration. In the Philippines, an exploration the impact of economic modernisation upon the people and the land.

Forester not only relates his journeys, but reflects on the fact that our voyages into the world are, in reality, a reflection of our Journey into ourselves.

Fluently written, One Journey leaves the reader reflecting not just on Forester’s travels, but their own lives and experiences. Never a bad thing. This is my measure of a good book, one that doesn’t quite leave you. Bravo.

One Journey by Michael Forester   £9.99 Amazon.co.uk