Being Here

A seasoned Himalayan trekking guide, the author thought he had seen it all. From the ancient paths of the Buddha's father's kingdom to the sweeping vistas of Nepal's landscapes, Mark Huisenga thought he had finally started to understand what it meant to be alive. This all changed one dark day in 2000 when his sister-a flight attendant on layover in Idaho-was murdered. Suddenly, Huisenga's world turned upside down.

As his family hunts for the killer and works to unravel the mystery of her murder, Huisenga must reposition his views on the American experience-and the world.

Being Here: mylogs pulses with the heat of adventure, travel, and heartache and is an ideal read for anyone who wants to taste the crisp Himalayan air or understand what really goes on inside a courtroom during a murder trial.

Written in riveting prose and a fearlessly honest voice, Huisenga proves himself to be an insightful writer as he tries to unravel the emotional complexity of being a human on this earth.

A nontraditional memoir that explores other cultures, unforgiving landscapes, and the extremes of human nature, Being Here: mylogs is a thought-provoking adventure that will stun you with every page.