Excess Baggage - by Tracey Carisch (Paperback)

About the Book

When a frazzled working mom finds herself staggering through a turbulent midlife crisis, she and husband launch their family out of the rat race and into an around-the-world expedition--a remarkable journey that gives them a new understanding of the world and their place in it.

Book Synopsis

When a frazzled working mom finds herself staggering through a turbulent midlife crisis, she and husband launch their family out of the rat race and into an around-the-world expedition-a remarkable journey that gives them a new understanding of the world and their place in it.

Review Quotes

2019 IBPA Ben Franklin Awards Finalist in Travel

"A courageous story of travel, family, and realizing what's important in life."

-Vicki Lesage, best-selling author of Confessions of a Paris Party Girl

"Reading this story will make you want to discard the literal and figurative clutter in your life in exchange for a more simple and meaningful existence. I haven't felt this inspired and challenged since reading Walden."

-Alison Lebovitz, Host of The A List

"This enlightening memoir is part Eat, Pray, Love and part National Lampoon's Vacation. Funny, fast-paced, and adventurous while also deep and thought-provoking, this book will be a great read for all parents trying to keep up in the modern family rat race."

--Travis Long, filmmaker and screenwriter

"Excess Baggage is both funny and enlightening as it tells the story of a woman's brave journey to recalculate her life and set a new direction for her family. We can all learn from her courage and commitment to creating an extraordinary life."

--Karen Jacobsen, International Entertainer and Author of Recalculate

"Excess Baggage draws the reader into a family's fascinating nomadic life. This powerful memoir will entertain and transform everyone who reads it."

--Kathryn Grohusky, CoachGro Leadership Services

"A touching and honest account of a shero's journey. Women and their families will be empowered and inspired by this memorable story."

--Linda Stucbartováaacute;aacute;, Atairu Authentic Leadership

"I laughed. I cried. Through it all, I could relate to this captivating memoir. The stories shared from the travel experience underpin the real journey of self-discovery and the search for a new normal."

--Ronna-Renee Jackson, Founder of Launchpoint Leadership