“Flushed with Curiosity: Travel Tales with a Twist” by Don Knebel
Where to Buy:
• Indianapolis Business Journal (IBJ.com)
• Basile Gift Shop at the Center for the Performing Arts (Carmel, IN)
• Black Dog Books (Zionsville, IN)
• Christian Theological Seminary (Indianapolis, IN)
• Fallen Leaf Books (Nashville, IN)
In this book, you will learn:
• Why some people reject Western-style toilets
• Why Muslims hold the only key to the tomb of Jesus
• How the United States Capitol honors Roman gods
• Why Christopher Columbus is buried on two continents
• What saint lived atop a pillar for 37 years
• Which important ruler fathered 867 children
• How Michelangelo “mooned” the Pope
• Whose ninth century flight is honored on the moon
Author, Don Knebel (Syrian desert, November 2010)
About This Book:
For years, Don Knebel, an Indianapolis attorney, law professor, speaker and civic leader, has traveled with his wife Jen to interact with the world’s people and learn about their customs and their religions. The idea for this book came when he discovered that not all people find western bathroom plumbing an improvement. From that exposure of his cultural bias, he began looking in the places he visits for stories and pictures reflecting our common humanity and the beliefs and traditions that both divide and unite us. Some of the stories describe people we can never forget. A few are about bodies that end up in more than one place. Some of the stories are quirky, some are inspirational and some contradict common assumptions. All help show our connections to each other and only one is about toilets. The 101 stories are arranged in roughly chronological order, providing a quick and fascinating tour through the 10,000-year history of western and near eastern civilization. If you plan to travel, this book can suggest where to go. If you don’t plan to travel, this book can tell you what you’ll miss.