PASSPORTS

and

PARASITES

An Extraordinary Journey of Adventure, Resilience, and Healing

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Passports & Parasites: An Extraordinary Journey of Adventure, Resilience, and Healing is the memoir of the last fifteen years of my life.  It’s a book full of adventure, travel, and raw, unfiltered moments from my life overseas. From war-torn Baghdad to the sunny Caribbean, and dozens of countries in between, you will witness firsthand this extraordinary journey I never foresaw myself living.

 

Within the pages of Passports and Parasites, you will also stand witness to my struggles. From reinventing myself with every move to infertility, Lyme disease, Hashimoto’s, and what it means to live with and overcome complex chronic illness. 

 

You’ll Discover

  • Amazing new cultures and off-the-beaten-track places to add to your bucket list.
  • Insights and lessons from living in other countries and cultures.
  • Practical tips for healing from complex chronic illness such as Lyme disease and Hashimoto’s.
  • The power of community and healing in a community.
  • The importance of a healing mindset.
  • Insights into the life of a Foreign Service family.

 

Grab your copy of Passports and Parasites today and join me on this journey of adventure, resilience, and healing.

kind words for Passports & Parasites

Live vicariously through the author's travels around the world

"From the first page of the book, you'll be taken on a ride, feeling like you are in the chopper with the author in Baghdad. Considering most of us will never visit such a variety of places around the world, much less live in them, it's exhilarating to experience these cities and countries through her words. But this book is much more than just a travel memoir - it's also a "passport" to taking control of our health when it goes off the rails. The power of community in our healing process also shines through in this book. Plus, it's a quick, engaging read that is perfect for a day on the beach, or sitting by a cozy fire in the winter. Highly recommend!"

An epic journey from the first page to the last! 

"There are not many books I've read all in one sitting, but this book kept me turning pages until I got to the end. Vashti deftly packs more life into each paragraph than most books have in their entirety. Once you start, you won't be able to stop! This epic journey will keep you on the edge of your seat and holding your breath as you never know what's going to happen next. A true story of living, loving, daring, and healing. Beautiful!"

An Amazing Adventure! 

"Thank you for sharing your amazing adventures and struggles with everyone. The details of every location, transported me as if I was traveling with you. This book is beautifully written."

Emotional, raw and beautifully written memoir

"This book enthralls you with places all over the world, well written tidbits of what life entails as an expat suffering with chronic disease. Vashti faces her challenges with determination, bravery and her storytelling will want you to continue turning the page. Looking forward to seeing where the next chapter takes this beautiful family."

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