The book shared an around the world adventure that a father took with his son and daughter, but it was so much more. The author describes Vietnam, Nepal or Australia in intricate details. His love for the environment and our need to be caretakers is revealed through the places they go to and the animals they see that are all endangered species. He also shares his reasons for the trip, following the death of his oldest brother and divorce from his wife; he wanted to strengthen his relationship with his kids. Reading this book you gain a sense of the tragedy he went through and the need to find your way in the world by taking the kids and exploring the dots on the globe.