Why not Vietnam

About the Book

This is the story of the author's escape to Vietnam a few years ago. She was living in great comfort in middle-class Surrey, the green belt of South London but life had become intolerable...

So, one day, she just took off to Vietnam with the vague promise of a job as a teacher.

The book tells the story of these challenging but wonderful three years.

She would love to share with her readers a message of hope and ultimately of love for Vietnam and for all troubled souls.

About the Author

I am of French nationality. Graduated from Bordeaux University (Russian language). Spent two years at Oxford University as a postgraduate student. Most of my professional career has been involved with teaching languages. I have travelled extensively (alternating between France and the UK and the Far East). I am the mother of two grown up sons. This is the story of my escape to Vietnam a few years ago. I was 50, living a very comfortable life in middle-class Surrey, the “green belt” of South London, but I was very unhappy. So, one day I just took off for Vietnam on the vague promise of a job. I did not know that my Vietnamese adventure would last 3 years. I have written this book as a tribute to the wonderful people I met there and to a country that has had such an impact on my life. I wish also to share and dedicate these souvenirs to all “troubled souls”...