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Reviewed by Renee Guill for Readers' Favorite
Embracing Bewilderment: A Reluctant Entrepreneur’s Journey by Cory Mortensen is a non-fiction travel book that is the sequel to Buddha and the Bees. The author explores Europe with just his passport and a backpack filled with basic necessities. He travels to places like Iceland, Scotland and England. He immerses himself in different cultures and talks about the history and people of the places he visits. Cory Mortensen's uncle asks him to do a job in Hong Kong. So, he goes to explore Hong Kong, Asia, and the Philippines too, while working for his uncle. He talks about what hostels to stay in and places to eat as well.
I thought that Embracing Bewilderment was an awe-inspiring book. Even though it is the sequel to Buddha and the Bees, you do not have to read the first book. I love these types of books; it is like taking a mini vacation without having to leave home. I loved that Cory writes in such vivid detail. If you get squeamish easily, you might want to skip the bullfight and cockfight sections. There are a few other places too, but not quite as bad. I loved how he says that what we may find gross and offensive, other cultures do not. I found that to be quite refreshing as most people forget stuff like that. There is mention of drug use and other issues too, but nothing too extreme. I loved that he shared the history of a lot of places. I loved that Cory Mortensen takes you to places that most travel books don't. He shares the good and the bad. If you love going on adventures or reading about them, I highly recommend this book.
