After the Monsoon

After the Monson is a "must-read" of Addiction Literature and mental health issues. The book follows Mr. Chris's Journey from teaching in East Asia to the Culture Shock he experiences settling into a suburban life back in Canada. It tells of his journey into manhood, his reflections on life itself, and his struggles with being married and getting divorced, and being committed to a psych ward with mental health issues

Imagine this:

Picture a stunning coconut palm swaying gently in the warm breeze of a tropical night under a sky full of stars and the glow of the moon, far removed from the chill of Canada. White sands, the sound of waves breaking—the thought crosses your mind: what if this was home?

What then?

"After The Monsoon" reveals a rich tapestry of experiences. It narrates the early years in lush Kingston, Jamaica, a period of professional life in North Africa, and a reluctant acceptance of adulthood amidst a mysterious discovery of a skeleton in South Asia. This narrative unveils Mr. Chris, as termed by his Indian Headmaster, on a quest to find his position in the world, his life's purpose, and some redemption from the haunting whispers and damaged voices that echo through his private nights of melancholy, quiet, rage—filled with introspection and suppressed fury—a must-read for anyone interested in addiction, alcoholism or addiction literature.