Ever the gifted storyteller and cultural observer, Allison makes many observations about life in humid climes, the nature of nomadism, and exactly what it is like to be nearly blasted off a mountain by the famous Patagonia wind. His self-deprecating humor is as delightful as his crazy stunts, and his love for animals--even when they bite--is infectious.

Reviews

Praise for "Whatever You Do, Don't Run" "Allison's infectious enthusiasm for both the African bush and his job showing its wonders to tourists is readily apparent." --"Booklist" "His misadventures make "Whatever You Do, Don't Run" an absorbing read. . . . The material is rich, and Allison is a gifted storyteller. And the only thing stranger than African fiction is African truth." --"National Geographic Adventure" "After reading this entrancing memoir, an African safari may move to No. 1 on your travel wish list. The only catch is you'll want the author as your guide." --"Chicago Sun-Times""" Praise for "Don't Look Behind You: " "The best compliment you can pay a travel writer is to read his work and feel like you're right there with him. For more than two hundred pages, I felt like I was in Africa, up to my neck in danger. I don't even know this guy, but more than once I lay awake at night, worrying for his safety. Enough adventure, action, life lessons, and laughs to fill a movie and