The Perfect Culture

By Brent Robins

Thomas Gephardt is a world traveler. Or at least he would like to be one. Determined to leave the confines of his sheltered upbringing in the United States, he voyages to France to expand his horizons. He spends three months with a French family in Bordeaux, working in a local hotel. Inspired by these experiences, Thomas has plans to continue traveling. However, a romantic interest in Paris-an Israeli woman named Sendi-complicates matters. He leaves, but remains in contact with Sendi while he lives abroad in Japan as an English teacher and then in Israel as a volunteer on a kibbutz. Throughout his explorations, Thomas attempts to probe deeply into his experiences and to ponder big questions: What is the value of foreign travel? What is unique about each of these three cultures? How is each country shaped by its history?

Bill Bryson meets J.D. Salinger, The Perfect Culture is full of satirical observations and thoughtful analysis of travel, people, and customs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 173386220X
• ISBN13: 9781733862202
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Cicero Publishing LLC
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"