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One Year Off

by David Elliot Cohen

Book Details

Publisher:Travelers' Tales
Published:2001
Pages:298
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9781885211651

Reading Info

About This Book

With three children under the age of nine, the youngest still in diapers, the Cohens decide to do something many dream of, but few actually undertake: sell the house, the cars, and the belongings and take off for a year-long journey around the world. Demonstrating great creativity and tremendous tenacity, David, Devi, and their children create the adventure of a lifetime -- an inspiration to anyone who dreams of leaving it all behind. Book jacket.

Our Review

This book chronicles the radical decision of a family with three young children to sell their home and possessions for a year-long global adventure. It’s a raw, unfiltered look at the logistics and emotional chaos of traveling through multiple countries with kids still in diapers, transforming a common fantasy into a tangible, messy reality. The narrative captures the immense challenges and unexpected joys of trading suburban stability for the unpredictable road, offering a blueprint for what such a life-altering leap actually entails.

What sets this travel memoir apart is its unvarnished focus on family dynamics under extreme pressure, showcasing the tremendous tenacity required to keep a marriage and child-rearing intact while constantly on the move. It will resonate most with parents and adventurers who feel trapped by routine and secretly dream of a grand reset. Ultimately, this is an inspiring testament to the idea that the greatest education for your children—and yourselves—can be found far outside the comfort of your own four walls.

Themes

Family & Relationships

Subjects

Family & Relationships