Someone, Somewhere

About the Book

'Roman Pryjomko reveals many hearts. He invites us into a deep and personal experience of people who happen to live on the other side of the lines drawn on maps.' So writes bestselling author, Gavin de Becker (The Gift of Fear and Fear Less) in the foreword to Someone, Somewhere: Encounters with People and Places.

Geographer and prolific traveller, Roman Pryjomko takes the reader across the world - from Pakistan to Zimbabwe and the Middle East to South Africa - describing his personal encounters with extraordinary people and places. From having tea with the Taliban, accidentally meeting a notorious assassin, a casual telephone conversation with a deposed dictator and mass murderer, to witnessing a terrorist attack by Al Qaeda, the stories are vivid and poignant with unexpected humour and contemporary relevance to today's news headlines. They offer a diverse travelogue and emotional roller coaster revealing an intriguing, complex, sometimes dangerous and frequently absurd world. Foreword by Gavin de Becker, bestselling author of The Gift of Fear and Fear Less.

More comments about Someone, Somewhere: Encounters with People and Places:

'Someone, Somewhere: Encounters with People and Places' is a wonderful book, period. The 'Hunting the Tiger' chapter is captivating and the words about political correctness are strong and passionate. I have not been to Moscow but the 'Shadow Play' chapter took me there. The author's travel experiences, compassion and writing skills all add up to something profound and valuable.

This is a book that I feel, in these times of interest in the larger world (post 9/11) would be of great interest.
Gavin de Becker (USA), Bestselling author of The Gift of Fear and Fear Less

'It is riveting and entertaining and scary and joyful all at once and written in a very effective storytelling style that enlivens everything. The author builds the tension well and his sense of humour comes through everywhere.

Time and again, I found myself wanting to know more about the author, despite the adventures so well told. In many respects, he is the most interesting of characters in these pages. What a wonderful read it is!
Dr. H. J. de Blij (USA), Author and Distinguished Professor of Geography

Roman Pryjomko is one of those rare and special people who have travelled widely while shouldering responsibilities along the way. He has eyes that see, ears that hear and an open heart that has remained receptive over the years to the complex needs of many enthralling countries and their equally interesting people. This book is fascinating, compelling and moving.
Miles Hilton-Barber (UK), Author, Motivational Speaker, Global Explorer recognized for outstanding achievements in travel, exploration and adventure sports as a blind person.

About the Author

Roman Pryjomko was born in Sheffield, England in 1964. He attended De La Salle College, Sheffield and Kingston University, London where he earned a Bachelors degree in Geography. After a short but turbulent career in the police, he migrated to the USA in 1987 and acquired a Masters Degree in Geography from the University of Miami. During this period he undertook field studies in East Africa and guided groups of students on study tours around the region. After residing in Los Angeles and feeling restless, he moved to Washington D.C and worked as a geographer and international development consultant on various projects, involving land and governance reforms, humanitarian assistance and crime management. He has undertaken assignments in over 40 countries and visited over 50. In the past decade he has lived in the USA, South Africa, The Bahamas, Spain and Italy. He has been married for over 10 years to Cathy Doucette, and they reside on a small farm in Umbria, Italy. Roman has published articles in journals and occasionally contributes his views to newspapers. He works as a consultant with an interest in risk assessment, violence prevention and peace building in conflict torn nations. Other interests include travel, freelance journalism, geopolitics and an enduring appreciation of fine wine. He recently completed a trip to Tanzania to find the childhood home and lost friends of his mother, who lived in Africa as a refugee over 60 years ago.

Someone, Somewhere: Encounters with People and Places is his first book and proceeds will fund a home for children presently confined to a women's prison in Arusha, Tanzania.