Veronika Zyss

Nine Months at the Singapore Hilton Veronika Zyss

Ms. Zyss is a master storyteller and author. Join her characters in their journey of self-discovery; focusing on the many facets of human behaviour, ranging from feelings of guilt, helplessness, divorce, denial to ultimately finding joie de vivre. Let yourself get absorbed in her characters, follow them into their world, which she brings to life. Nine Months at the Singapore Hilton is loosely based on her year in Singapore in 2018, highlighting the tone of the island during the Trump-Kim Summit and providing an insight into how the world views American politics in today's turbulent environment, including the important global news events of the year, as well as her monthly off-island trips. The book uncovers the political landscape of the time, as observed from opposing perspectives. Get absorbed experiencing a memorable year living abroad, in the Singapore Hilton. Follow her to the Trump-Kim Singapore Summit and beyond. Feel the fright of the Tham Luang Nang Non Indonesia Cave Boy's plight. Get an insight into the real toll on the lives of executives and their families working abroad. Vicariously listen in, as the Republicans and Democrats unleash their opinions across the globe. Retrace her footsteps through the temples and jungles of Cambodia, the rice paddies of Bali, sail in Halong Bay Vietnam, before getting lost in the streets of the Old French Quarter of Hanoi, looking for the Hanoi Hilton and John McCain's old prison cell. Explore Beijing before the journey is over. A powerful story of one woman's journey and self-discovery, realizing anything is possible, with an open mind and the willingness to be brave.