Stories from roads less travelled were the inspiration behind this book by my dear friend andrew shepperd, who recently ventured on a series of journeys across china that took him to regions, villages, and paths were few have visited and written about before. I believe the mission itself was equally inspired by andrew’s passion for travelling the world, by his boundless curiosity, and perhaps most of all, by the respect and love he has for his wife and her homeland… As a natural storyteller, always poised to share both his intellect and wit, my friend has decided to share his stories about his recent adventures in china in this autobiographical book, which will surely become an insightful chapter in the legacy he is building, and an enjoyable read for his readers and for future generations.