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"Paul Sochaczewski's highly acclaimed nonfiction books of personal travel include the five-volume Curious Encounters of the Human Kind series, An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles, The Sultan and the Mermaid Queen, Soul of the Tiger (with Jeff McNeely), and Distant Greens. Gary Braver, bestselling author of Tunnel Vision, said Paul's work is ""in the great tradition of Asian reporting. The humanity of Somerset Maugham, the adventure of Joseph Conrad, the perception of Paul Theroux, and a self-effacing voice uniquely his own."" Paul's handbook for people who want to write their personal stories, Share Your Journey, is based on the creative writing workshops he runs in more than 20 countries. Redheads and EarthLove are his eco-thrillers set in the rainforest of a mythical sultanate in Borneo.Paul is an American writer (born in Brooklyn, New York), writing coach, conservationist, and communications advisor to international non-governmental organizations. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland, and has lived and worked in more than 80 countries, including long stints in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.Paul served in the United States Peace Corps from 1969 to 1971, working as an education advisor in Sarawak, Malaysia. This exposure to Asia informed his writing, and as a result, most of his work has a Southeast Asian theme. He was also founding creative director of the J. Walter Thompson advertising agency in Indonesia and Singapore."
"""Paul Spencer Sochaczewski's stories tell of people who are hurt, angry, grateful, and defenseless, and provide a human dimension that conservation wallahs in their ivory towers would be well advised to consider. This book is a must-read for all those involved in the race to save the planet."" - Mark Halle, former director at IUCN, founding director of Better Nature ""For this generous-spirited author, his main job while working at World Wildlife Fund International was to catalyze a global social movement. I found the most insightful passages in his book related to the 'business' of conservation, particularly the chapter 'My Disaster Is More Important Than Your Disaster.' Fascinating, important, and hugely entertaining."" - Rohit Sahgal, founding director The Voices Project, former director Global Health (Asia) at The Economist Group ""Paul Spencer Sochaczewski tells great stories from the conservation front lines. We've done what we could and it hasn't been enough. It's the kids' turn now to write their own stories. Wish I could be around to compare their adventures with Pual Spencer Sochaczewski's incisive tales."" - Patti Moore, international environmental lawyer ""This fascinating and erudite account of one man's environmental journey could not be more timely. It is unusual for a book on nature conservation to be a page-turner, but this intimate account is a mesmerizing read."" - Rupert McCowan, director of Royal Geographical Society-Hong Kong ""Paul Spencer Sochaczewski's story is an enduring inspiration against the daily onslaught of war, disease, poverty and short-term thinking that threaten our natural heritage. It is a wonderful tribute to the movements and characters behind modern conservation."" - Tobgay Sonam Namgyal, former head of the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation ""Don't read this book seeking glib solutions. But do read it, please, to get a human, and frequently moving story within a thought-provoking context - that of the often wrong-headed ways the modern conservation movement goes about its business."" - James Clad, former bureau chief South and Southeast Asia, Far Eastern Economic Review former U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense for Asia ""A delightful and important book. A very human and personal look at the successes of the modern environmental movement and the big challenges that remain."" - Daniel Navid, first secretary general of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, international environmental lawyer ""I particularly appreciated Paul Spencer Sochaczewski's insights in this balanced, serious, yet hugely entertaining memoir. I encourage you to read it to get a fresh, often iconoclastic perspective on how we might address the environmental challenges we all face."" - Natarajan Ishwaran, former director of Ecological and Earth Sciences at UNESCO ""A Conservation Notebook is not a manual for conservation. But there are vital lessons of how people experience and respond to the natural world, and the implications for both biodiversity and social justice. Paul Spencer Sochaczewski doesn't provide answers, and he doesn't need to. If you are interested in conservation this book will open your eyes and help you consider your own next steps."" - Chris Lyal, scientific associate, Natural History Museum, London, and UK focal point for CBD Global Taxonomy Initiative ""A must read - I could not put this book down! WOW - I can't wait to give copies to my friends."" - Meg Lowman, author of The Arbornaut, National Geographic Explorer, CEO, TREE Foundation ""A Conservation Notebook is a thoughtful and thorough first-hand look at major conser"
