The Princess and the Peace Corps

What happens when a pampered socialite decides to embark on an adventurous change in life-and chooses the Peace Corps as her adventure? Giving the toughest job you'll ever love to a middle-aged woman who's accustomed to life's extravagances could be a recipe for disaster.</p><p>The Princess lands in Tonga in a life of few conveniences and luxuries. Though she has envisioned a tropical paradise she learns there are few beautiful sandy beaches but many small villages with people who are friendly but who see things quite differently.</p><p>The challenges she faces are numerous and life-changing. She is awakened by raucous noises in the night-territorial roosters; chased by wild dogs; challenged by incompatible Tongan ways as she runs a snack bar for a local school; and bitten by a poisonous Molokow.</p><p>Instead of stomping her high heels in disgust this spoiled socialite learns important lessons makes lifelong friends and weaves a tale both poignant and hilarious.</p>