SKINNING THE TIGER: One Kiwi's Deep Dive into the Asian Economic Miracle 

Here in his tenth book, Gerard presents an insightful, humorous and ultimately hard-hitting collection of quirky, untold stories, all collected from his time on the roads, rivers and airspaces of Asia. Whether chasing smugglers over Hong Kong, gate crashing a clandestine monk party in Laos, on river journeys through Cambodia and Myanmar, or  tracking down an eccentric German building conservator in Old Lhasa, Skinning the Tiger is a highly readable and engaging book about the ups and downs of dealing in the thriving economies of Asia Inc. Written by a informed traveller with a  genuine love of the region and a nose for a good story, this book  is also a fresh take on his country’s relationship with the thriving markets of Asia, and all the business of foreign affairs that go with it. A must read for any Kiwi with a world view.