Fueled by a powerful curiosity, David Winer’s journeys have carried him into diverse and compelling places—from the familiarity of his boyhood neighborhood to a quest spanning the far corners of the world. This deeply personal memoir is a collection of short story’s relating David’s comical, harrowing, insightful and sometimes perilous adventures that offer a front row seat to the people and world around us. With a knack for observation and an eye for the extraordinary David weaves together the varied experiences of an ordinary kid whose life was changed forever when he wrote a dubious yet convincing letter to his law school requesting a one-year deferment so he could continue his travels overseas. Through various forms of expression, this memoir paints a vivid picture of colorful characters and captivating experiences that will make the reader laugh, cry, wonder and importantly reflect upon their own heritage and past. ABOUT THE AUTHOR- Without ever intending to be a published author, David kept buried in his closet a collection of stories he had written over the decades. As the stories began to pile up, he slowly realized they would not only make an enchanting memoir but an insightful and witty collection of escapades that happened to take place all over the world. Born in Chicago, IL David has lived in Israel and South Africa, and travelled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. David is a practicing litigation lawyer and lives in Wilmette, IL with his wife and two sons.