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You Slept Where?: Calamities of a Clumsy Businesswoman shares with readers your journey to find the perfect photo for National Geographic and the memorable situations you found yourself in. Why was this an important book for you to write?

With so much sadness, sickness, and sorrow in the world, I wanted to make a difference and make readers laugh out loud at my calamities and usual predicaments.

At the time I was writing this book, I was dealing with my mother’s dementia, running businesses, balancing life, and trying to achieve professional and personal goals. More importantly, I NEEDED to laugh as an escape. 😊

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

No matter how tough life is or what situation (or place) you find yourself in – it is a positive attitude that makes a difference.

What is one piece of advice you wish someone had given you when you were younger?

Laugh more often.

What is one thing you hope readers take away from your story?

Live every day like it might be your last….

As a little girl, author Brenda Prater Sellers traipsed around Prater Flats in Louisville, Tennessee, thinking she was Ansel Adams with her first, clunky, black-and-white Polaroid that didn’t work half the time. The love of that camera and the unknown turned her into not only an overzealous wannabe photographer but into a Southern, Mountain Dew-driven, M&M eating, adrenaline-seeking adventurer, skydiver, and climber of Mount Everest.

In You Slept Where? she shares her story about a businesswoman who is also a wife, mother, and a farmer’s daughter pursuing a childhood dream of being published in National Geographic, while coping with life’s struggles of her parents’ eldercare. Sellers also tells about her experiences and mishaps in bizarre locations and staying at the world’s most unique places: an underwater hotel, an ice hotel, sleeping with polar bears, or sleeping in wigwams along Route 66. Imagine the movies Miss Congeniality meets National Lampoon’s Vacation in her version of Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

With cost-saving travel tips and other advice included, You Slept Where? provides insight into one woman’s crazy adventures while encouraging others to create their own bucket list.

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You Slept Where?

Jan 23

Posted by Literary Titan

Brenda Prater Sellers’ You Slept Where? offers a vivid and engaging account of her quest for a feature in National Geographic, illustrating her dedication to both adventurous living and photography. This memoir transports readers into Brenda’s world of unique and sometimes perilous sleeping arrangements, blending humor and excitement in its narrative. Her journey is not merely a series of escapades but a journey of learning and laughter in the face of extraordinary circumstances.

Sellers infuses a unique flair into the genre of adventure memoirs. Her book captivates with its clever title and creatively named chapters. Sellers’ use of pseudonyms adds an element of whimsy, showcasing her keen sense of humor which permeates the narrative. The way she recounts her experiences skillfully brings the reader into the heart of her adventures, creating a sense of companionship with the author. The reader finds themselves instinctively cheering for Brenda’s goal of being featured in National Geographic. Her escapades are wide-ranging, from overnight stays in ice hotels to traversing the sweltering Grand Canyon on muleback. Her relentless pursuit of the perfect photograph, often accompanied by broken camera equipment and encounters with challenging individuals, adds a compelling layer to her story. Amidst these adventurous tales, the book also touches on more somber themes, subtly revealing the declining health of two significant figures in Brenda’s life. You Slept Where? is thus not only a lively recounting of daring experiences but also an illustration of how life’s unexpected turns can intertwine with our passions and dreams.

The book concludes with an invitingly curated list of activities, drawing the reader further into the spirit of adventure. Sellers’ blend of witty narrative and insightful humor makes this book a delightful read. It caters to those seeking adventure inspiration or simply looking to experience the thrill of exploration through another’s eyes, offering both excitement and educational value.

Pages: 458 | ASIN : B0BFD8QDTQ