This Is Not Civilization

Set against a backdrop of diverse locations, the narrative follows a young Peace Corps volunteer, Jeff Hartig, as he navigates the complexities of cultural exchange. The story intertwines the lives of four individuals: Adam, an Apache seeking new horizons; Anarbek, a Kyrgyz cheese factory owner facing economic struggles; and his daughter Nazira, who yearns for freedom from traditional constraints. Through humor and realism, the novel explores the challenges and consequences of good intentions in a globalized world.