Review: A Memorable Memoir Living on the Slope of the Most Active Volcanoes Ever
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 9, 2013
If you've ever wanted to travel to Indonesia, now you can! I have read one of Kate Benzin's other books on Bali and it was nothing short of incredible.. her books really bring you into the experience.Every once in a while it's amazing to get a new perspective on life simply by observing and reading about other cultures in the world. This book invited me to a distant world in Bali and the author's first hand experiences which I found fascinating.I liked how the author weaved in the historical framework behind the volcano and the evacuation that ensued.The author gives you a sort of insider's look at what it would be like to be living next to an active volcano. The part where it erupts  reminded me of a documentary I saw about Mt. Vesuvius many years ago. I felt like i was being taken behind the scenes on an exciting documentary.Overall I now have a greater sense of gratitude and am glad I could read this book for insight on these events instead of experiencing them myself. I found it to be a great book and highly recommended.