Like an Egg in a Bowl of Cherries

A Year of Adventures, SARS, Wet-Markets, and Profound Realizations While Teaching in China

By: Travis Sky Ingersoll

Narrated by: John Hadley

Like an Egg in a Bowl of Cherries is a memoir that will appeal to those with a lust for life and a passion for exploration. Drawing from hand-written journal entries and emails sent home while living and working for a year in Dalian, China (2002-2003), listeners are taken on an entertaining ride filled with humor, sarcasm, and irreverence.

With topics ranging from the challenges and rewards of teaching in China, to dog restaurants, wet-markets, and the SARS Pandemic, the stories within this book will expose listeners to a world of interconnections, surprising parallels, contrasts, similarities, and at times, profound realizations.

©2020 Travis Sky Ingersoll (P)2020 John Hadley

Interesting Story with Highlights of Covid!

First and foremost, this was an interesting story that will probably not be available due to the ubiquity of the Internet and smart phones now. This story was an intriguing glimpse into the world of China and the treatment of foreigners during that time. My only complaint, if it could be called that, is that the book wasn't longer. There is so much more to explore and its clear the author had more stories to tell. The insight into the cleanliness or the lack thereof from the Chinese are exceptionally telling and could have basically forecast the Covid pandemic with the denial, belief that "China doesn't suit you" and then blame on others. Terribly telling and wish a lesson our government should have heeded.

My real complaint is the voice actor should be fired. I heard his phone buzz no less than six times during the recording. Who does that? That's very disappointing for someone who claims they are a professional and plugs themselves at the end of the book. Maybe he should plug his phone?

*Feelers activated

This book takes you there. It is so descriptive, that the author brings you with him on his journey. The feelings and emotions of the human interactions are intense. This is a modern day cultural journey, an awakening of differences with acceptance! Perfect time in this world, to catch an educated depiction of one mans experiences with tolerance and good-natured positivity!