Michael Wald

After practicing business law for over 35 years, the author joined the Peace Corps. This is the incredible story of that experience. Reading this book will give you a new perspective on the world and your place in it. If you or anyone you know is considering living, working, or volunteering abroad, the author sheds sunshine on what it’s truly like with a full chapter on culture burnout. For adventure travel lovers, the book unearths hidden gems that will whet your desire to explore further. For policymakers, significant ideas are proposed for improving the efficacy of aid workers and the experience of volunteers. Easily implemented recommendations for constructive change are suggested. Although it reads like fiction, it’s not! You won’t want to skip this real-life journey!

This handy guide explains the wonderful artistry in the lobby of the Escuela Normal, or the Normal School, of Santiago, Panama. Don't visit the Normal School without it!