The book is about a "normal" hard working bloke who was fed up of his boring life and decided to step into the unknown by going to teach English. It is a inspirational story to anybody who thinks "I can't do that " it is motivational in the way that anybody can be who they want to be. It is designed to help future teachers adapt to a " testing" country and provides many difficult situations that may arise and did. It's funny, and also shocking and a tale of friendship. It shows how taking a trip out of ones comfort zone can be the best life changing experience ever.