content: I read this 10 years ago after staying at a Shangri-La hotel for the first time - I was 33 years old. Thankfully I've travelled much more since then and lived overseas - the mystique of the Shangri-La hotel chain has worn off a bit, but the book still holds a place in my heart. Don't try to read this when you're in a hurried state or peace of mind is elusive - in the middle of a vacation near palms rustling in tropical breezes is what I recommend.