This follows the lives of the author and his girlfriend as they decide to “do good” and move to an atoll in the South Pacific for two years. Sitting just above the equator it is a hot island lacking in running water, no ‘real’ food, and lethal water. While this is ultimately the story of how he adjusts to living without everything you thought essential, it also tells the story of an entire cultural system that is not a part of your average textbook. Well-researched and a sharp voice; would recommend for people who enjoy Bryson.