Above the Snake Line: My Years in Ecuador

by Janis Kent

Above the Snake Line is the story of an "older" American woman who moved to Ecuador "in spite of everything". In a series of ponderings and opinions and stories and poems, Janis shares her adventures and journey in a sometimes irreverent and often hilarious style. Her story of overcoming Stage III breast cancer to realize her dream of being an expat living in Ecuador. is one of perseverence and hope. Janis' well -thought out and extensively researched move to Ecuador was delayed when she was diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer while living in New Orleans. It was necessary for her to remain in the US to undergo chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. Ecuador became a symbol, a dream of freedom, a dream of accomplishment. Janis documents her sometimes strange, sometimes hilarious, often daunting and overwhelming journey in a series of notes and journals from her "Moving to Ecuador in Spite of Everything" forum and from her daily life. This is not a travelogue. Janis does not tell you which train to take and what food you must try. Rather, she shares her deepest and sometimes darkest thoughts with you. This is the story about a woman who finds the courage and strength to create a new life for herself in beautiful, magical Ecuador. To those who helped this journey become a reality -- Karen, when she needed it most and all the other friends who lifted her high enough to fly... This is the story of her journey.

162 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 4, 2017

Reviews

[Nancy Thornton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining. Funny. Sad. Insightful. A single woman makes her move to Ecuador immediately following cancer treatments. Full of great observations, bits of anger, sarcasm, longing and humor. Enjoyed it a great deal. Could be longer!