Far Horizons: A Journey from War to Peace

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Far Horizons begins on September 11, 2001, with a young, conflicted Aaron enduring the rigours of Special Forces selection. Soon after, he is deployed to Iraq, where his desire to make a positive difference collides with the harsh realities of military service. This sets up the central conflict of the book: will he find fulfilment in the military, or must he chart a new path His quest for peace and purpose takes him through India, Brazil, Spain and East Africa, where humanitarian work with Kaitlin, a free-spirited Californian, further complicates his understanding of what it means to be good.

In a world where notions of masculinity are evolving, Far Horizons brings a fresh, introspective voice to the conversation. It is a story for readers who are open to exploring not only the far corners of the world but also the uncharted aspects of themselves.

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From war zones to slums, Aaron Tait has worked across the globe as a military officer, humanitarian and social entrepreneur, and now writes to help people live deliberate lives filled with purpose. Aaron was thrust into the frontline of international crisis at a young age, deploying to Iraq immediately after 9/11 as a military officer. His travels across the world in his twenties led to a move to East Africa at 25, where he led aid projects in crisis zones and urban slums. As a co-founder of the impact organisation ygap, Aaron has helped to improve the lives of more than a million people living in poverty. He is a geography graduate of the University of Cambridge and holds three master's degrees in international affairs. Aaron lives with his wife, Kaitlin, and his two sons, Atlas and Finn, in Byron Bay.