ABOUT THE NEWEST BOOK
NOTES FROM A NOMAD
In the deepest nights, even a single lamp can guide us home
In this life-affirming collection of poems, prayers and travelogues, Tom Yeager journeys through inner and outer landscapes, riding out to the boundaries of his worldview, then questing further.
His explorations begin in his native home of California, where he plumbs the depths of a lonely past and meets his memories with open-hearted compassion. The painfully shy boy he used to be, the young horseback rider who once dreamed of Olympic gold; the successful company man who longed for his father’s approval: Tom extends a hand of friendship to each of his past selves, opening the door to wholeness and belonging.
Voyaging to the present, Tom pays homage to his blessings, sets intentions to be kind and courageous, and celebrates enriching friendships near and far.
The second part of the book captures Tom’s adventures in Vietnam, his place of residence for a number of years, and Tanzania, where he rode across the African savannah on horseback. Throughout his travels, Tom expresses a deep appreciation for being introduced to different cultures, honoring Mark Twain’s words: “Travel is fatal to prejudice.”
Whether in writing or conversation, on horseback or by bus, Tom seeks out genuine connections and the courage to meet the bountiful challenges life brings along the way. His journey has been a long and winding road… never easy but always worthwhile.
This book will appeal to readers who enjoyed Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet and the poetry of Rumi, the great Sufi mystic, who long ago said, “Travel brings power and love back into your life.”
Freedom
Adventure
Reinvention
Purpose
TESTIMONIALS
and quietly powerful!"
to all those amazing places."
"Spectacular trips."
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tom began his journey riding and jumping horses when he was eleven and became a state champion and lifetime horse lover. Then realizing that he needed to learn more than just the horse world, he started writing poems at Occidental College as a way of learning to express himself. After college he lived in Kyoto Japan teaching English to children and businessmen. When he came back to the United States, he became a management consultant and business owner.
Tom is now retired after selling the company and lives in California and Saigon. He spends his time riding horses, enjoying sushi, writing, and traveling the world.
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OR TRAVEL QUESTIONS?
If you have any comments, I am very interested in hearing from you. Please let me know if you need any travel information about the places I have mentioned. I am happy to share my experiences that may benefit your trips.
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Heart of a Nomad Travel Series
Essential collection
The Tom Yeager "Heart of a Nomad" travel series takes the reader on many amazing adventures. Tom has traveled to over forty countries in the world and in this travel series he shares his most memorable adventures. He has been fortunate enough to have seen five of the Seven Wonders of the World and ridden horses on six of the seven continents.
Each book chronicles a different place and area, each with its special photos, descriptions, and Tom's own wisdom and poetry. They can be purchased in both eBook format as well as paperback or hardback which would look great on a coffee table or bookshelf.
