This is a book of “almost.” Inside, you find out how one of the authors almost stepped on to a deadly venomous cobra, was almost jumped on to by a wild tiger, almost plunged with a hot air balloon into high power lines and almost shared a bed with Katy Perry on her wedding night. Except the Katy Perry incident, almost is sometimes a good thing. Everything is explained in the text that accompanies each of the dramatic and revealing photos that document John and Joel’s separate trips to India.

By using the word “Vignettes,” the authors are highlighting their intent to create short, impressionistic scenes that focus on one moment and give the reader a particular insight into a small glimpse of India. The authors want the reader to step into the photos to see, smell, taste, and feel what they experienced. In short, they want you to experience the India that they experienced. It is their hope that the text will transport and immerse you into each of the photos. After you finish the last page, you will feel as if you almost went to India.