Bike Riding in Kabul

Getting roughed up by Islamic fundamentalists the weekly feline sex-fest in Kyiv bribing Russian police to avoid jail in Mos-cow sheltering under the sink (with the lizards) when the ammo dump exploded in Juba automatic weapons training in Indiana and that ill-fated morning bike ride in Kabul. It was a great job!Bike Riding in Kabul follows the professional and personal adventures of international legal consultant Jamie Bowman an attorney from California as she endeavors to update the laws of Kosovo Ukraine Bangladesh Moscow Southern Sudan Rwanda and Afghanistan.As seen through Ms. Bowmans good humor and unique perspective Bike Riding in Kabul moves with effortless charm through a fascinating array of personalities and events. It is full of exotic locations difficult work challenges strong female role models and quirky characters and explores a wide range of themes including the important role of reform endemic corruption post-Cold War sentiments and how other countries view the United States. Throughout the book Jamie is supported by an Argentine boyfriend who helps her make sense of the crazy situations she finds herself in.Fast-paced funny occasionally heartbreaking but always wholly original Bike Riding in Kabul captures the challenges of an American working overseas and is a story of finding the strength necessary to do the right thing even when the consequences may be personally damaging.