Praise for Phenomenal

“Intricately detailed, impeccably researched, eloquently described stories about the world’s most phenomenal places.”

—The Oregonian

“Part travel memoir, part parenting manifesto, and part inquiry into those ‘fleeting, extraordinary glimpses of something that left us groping for rational explanations in the quicksand of all-encompassing wonder.’”

—Oprah.com

“Henion . . . takes readers around the world in her lovely, lyrical memoir.”

—Backpacker

“Henion pursues her quest with great integrity, and in turn, the reader does too, as we begin to see . . . the true inherent wonder in her world—and in ours.”

—Literary Mama

“What a cool and fascinating ride. Leigh Ann Henion has tackled one of the great questions of contemporary, intelligent, adventurous women: Is it possible to be a wife and mother and still explore the world? Her answer seems to be that this is not only possible, but essential. This story shows how. I think it will open doors for many.”

—Elizabeth Gilbert, author of The Signature of All Things and Eat, Pray, Love

“A moving and original memoir about the search for transcendence in moments both large and small.”

—Jenny Offill, author of Dept. of Speculation

“Leigh Ann Henion’s exhilarating book (and life!) is everything the title suggests and more. Reading Phenomenal will give you courage—courage to explore the world we live in, and further, courage to explore your self. With moments of breath-stealing beauty, wild intelligence, and unrelenting honesty, Phenomenal is a true gift for everyone who’s ever been curious.”

—Ruth Ozeki, author of A Tale for the Time Being

“Even a cynic reading Phenomenal will yearn for a taste of wonder.”

—Sydney Morning Herald