In 1977, Tori Peters arrived in Bamako, Mali, with her husband, four young children, and a cat-beginning her life as a trailing spouse to a U.S. diplomat. She didn't speak French, didn't know what was expected of her, and was unprepared for the poverty and heartbreak she'd encounter. Yet in the women of Mali, she found strength, resilience, and a deeper understanding of herself. Over the next two decades, Tori's journey carried her through postings in Rwanda, Tunisia, Taiwan, Canada, and India-years marked by cultural discovery, political unrest, and profound personal growth. When tragedy struck, she learned to stand on her own, ultimately walking the Camino de Santiago alone to honor her courage and the spirit of women across time. My View from Here is an inspiring memoir of adventure, loss, and transformation-one woman's journey to find purpose, independence, and belonging in every corner of the world.