Good day audience! As most of you know, CNN and Parts Unknown Star Anthony Bourdain passed away on June 8, 2018. As someone hoping to make a career out of the travel industry, I hadn't personally watched the show until I decided to binge watch it on Netflix after his death. He did a lot of interesting things, such as visit many different countries and try different types of food, but probably the most notable thing he did was have a meal with former President Obama at a Vietnamese restaurant. Another subject we're going to talk about is depression and suicide, topics that are particularly important to discuss for the autism community. Let's dive into the life of the late Anthony Bourdain.
Life Of Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain had quite an exceptional life. His resume includes celebrity chef, author, travel documentarian, and TV host. He was born on June 25, 1956 in New York. He got his culinary degree from the Culinary Institute of America in 1978 and ran a bunch of restaurants in New York. His media career started on the Travel Channel and Food Network, including A Cook's Tour from 2002 to 2003, No Reservations from 2005 to 2012, and The Layover from 2011 to 2013. All these shows relate to food in different parts of the world. In 2012, he left The Travel Channel and went to CNN for Parts Unknown. He also has won many awards, such as Food Writer of the Year in 2001 by Bon Appetit, as well as every year from 2013 to 2016 an Emmy for Outstanding Informational Series for Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.
One could learn a lot from Anthony Bourdain about how to become a travel host. I am hoping to achieve the success of Anthony Bourdain by combining my passions for entertainment and travel. I could give people of all abilities unique recommendations and inspire them to travel and be independent. I am not into food as much as Anthony, and I like to hang around touristy areas because that's where there is the most to do. I do believe in living life to the fullest and combining all passions of life, which is what Bourdain did with his passions for food and travel.
ANTHONY BOURDAIN: PARTS UNKNOWN
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown was his most recent travel and cooking show on CNN. It premiered on April 14, 2013, and its main purpose was to uncover lesser-known parts of the world, as well as to explore culture and cuisine. I've only watched a handful of episodes, such as about Myanmar, Koreatown, Las Vegas, and Thailand. He gave a very unique perspective about parts of culture that one wouldn't necessarily know about. I personally am not overly invested in the show because I am not a food person. For example, I mostly ate McDonald's when I was in Thailand because I like to keep it simple. I like to explore countries so that I can see different parts of the world.
AUTISM AND DEPRESSION
Let's discuss the elephant in the room. The reason Anthony Bourdain took his life was he was battling depression. Let me tell you, depression is not a pretty sight. The world has lost many celebrities because of suicide, such as The Genie AKA Robin Williams, Tony Scott, and Chester Bennington. Depression is a very powerful force -- no matter how rich or powerful you are, it can afflict you.
For adults with autism, especially Asperger Syndrome, depression is common to come across. Among the reasons is the fact that they face many different challenges. These challenges include a lack of social communication, social understanding, and imagination. The person can have trouble with appropriate social interaction, making friends, and being able to anticipate what might happen. Depression is a reaction for those with autism dealing with employment difficulties, relationship issues, and a non-autistic world.
I have had my fair share of battles with depression, and I realize that life is hard. Some of these times have occurred in high school, college, and years at work. The way I got through it was to confide in the right people. The problem is that one can't be sure who to trust and that life can sometimes just suck. If anyone would ever like to talk to me about depression, I can be a shoulder to cry on. Anthony Bourdain and I have had a lot in common, including travel and depression. Rest In Peace Anthony and thanks for being an inspiration.
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