Eric Weiner had some fun, Eric Weiner wrote a book. The Geography of Bliss became a NYT's best seller- no small feat. Perhaps his timing was the key to success: the country had dipped to the low point of the worst recession in 70 years. Readers needed something tongue-in-cheek and Mr. Weiner served it up.
Here's a travel log with an edge: let's ask people from numerous countries if they're happy, why and why not? Add appropriate comment, stir, pour into tumblers, sip slowly until empty.
He moved around the globe visiting far flung landscapes, meeting locals in bars, restaurants, hotels, homes, monasteries, wherever. Appointments were kept, notes taken, words compiled and all edited by the staff of his publisher into a readable format that all hoped would entertain a group of depressed Americans seeking relief from financial uncertainty. Done.
LIght reading, some amusing quips, and a few pointed descriptions of places you won't visit-ever.(Moldava-where is it really?)
These books encourage all writers:" I could do this, and do it better". Perhaps the best part is in the bibliography.
Bottom line: spend more time connecting with people. Thank you Mr. Weiner
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