Today’s book review is the best kind of fiction – it reads like an actual memoir. This is in large measure due to the fact that the author based his story on his own real-life experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama. But I think it is also – in an even larger measure – due to the skillful linguistic maneuverings of the author, Charles Thompson. The book came to my attention via an email from the author – who generously provided a complimentary review copy – and boy am I glad it did.

And thanks to his generosity, one lucky reader in the U.S. can win their very own free copy!

Aralen Dreams is the story of John Dillon, a Wall Street whiz kid who wakes up one day realizing there must be more to life – and decides that the “more” will best be identified and then realized by joining the Peace Corps. He is transported from a cushy American life to a bare-bones Panamanian one in a matter of moments, and the tale of his exploits is entertaining, touching, and more than a little harrowing.
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