Author Description

Awesome Adventures and Exciting Experiences is a compilation of 35 articles and sidebars by author and journalist Robert M Weir about his unique domestic and international journeys and the “travel angels” who helped him along his way. “Robert Weir captures the heart of his subjects, whether a person or place. He turns an experience into an adventure for his readers. His precision and attention to detail is a gift. His breadth of topics is an asset and a strength. He has brought many, many people’s lives to the forefront. This book represents a lovely cross-section of Southwest Michigan.” —Penny Briscoe, Encore editor 1996-2010. “Through Robert Weir’s stories, our readers have met inspiring people, learned about important topics, and lived a bit vicariously through his adventures. His stories give readers a snapshot of the community this magazine has celebrated for half a century. There is no other writer for Encore who has done so much for so long and so well.” —Marie Lee, Encore publisher and editor, 2010-present