An Accidental American Odyssey
Mark Budman's book
An Accidental American Odyssey
by Mark Budman

Sometimes immigrants must share their experiences with those who are fortunate enough to reside in their countries of birth. Not just to take the load off their shoulders, but to make others aware of the plight of hundreds of millions who leave their countries annually worldwide. I’m one of those immigrants. In this collection of twenty-one stories, I share my own experience and the experience of others like me through the lives of my composite protagonists.

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