The Book
_ Suffice it to say, a year of volunteering in orphanages across the world and traveling in between, will spark innumerable pages of journals, thoughts, and reflections. Once they're all compiled, they will be edited down to form a companion to the documentary, providing a greater understanding of the cultures, the countries, and - most importantly - the children. Once finished, the book will be broken down into distinct sections as follows:
Step 1. The Introduction: This will provide a broad spectrum of the entire journey. From the goals of the trip, to the lessons learned, to the amazing individuals I meet, to thanks for those who made the trip possible, this will be a primer for what is to come in the book.
Step 2. Chapters: Each chapter will be broken down country by country, with equal parts non-fiction facts about the culture and orphanage, and autobiographical reflections on my experiences. Written in this style, it will provide the reader with upfront information about the countries they may want to visit, and hopefully encourage them to volunteer in ones they may have not considered.
Step 3. Closing and Thank You: Without question, a journey of this magnitude will only be made possible by direct and indirect help of countless individuals. I will be forever humbled by every single one, and make a note of the impact made by each. Though words in a book won't be able to fully convey my deep gratitude, it will have to be enough until I can return the favor.
Step 4. Releasing: The book will be made available online through multiple vendors, for sale online and in local stores and worldwide. All net profits from the book will be donated back to the orphanages at which I volunteer. Through this effort, a steady cash-flow will continue to be donated to the orphanages year after year.
Step 1. The Introduction: This will provide a broad spectrum of the entire journey. From the goals of the trip, to the lessons learned, to the amazing individuals I meet, to thanks for those who made the trip possible, this will be a primer for what is to come in the book.
Step 2. Chapters: Each chapter will be broken down country by country, with equal parts non-fiction facts about the culture and orphanage, and autobiographical reflections on my experiences. Written in this style, it will provide the reader with upfront information about the countries they may want to visit, and hopefully encourage them to volunteer in ones they may have not considered.
Step 3. Closing and Thank You: Without question, a journey of this magnitude will only be made possible by direct and indirect help of countless individuals. I will be forever humbled by every single one, and make a note of the impact made by each. Though words in a book won't be able to fully convey my deep gratitude, it will have to be enough until I can return the favor.
Step 4. Releasing: The book will be made available online through multiple vendors, for sale online and in local stores and worldwide. All net profits from the book will be donated back to the orphanages at which I volunteer. Through this effort, a steady cash-flow will continue to be donated to the orphanages year after year.