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An American Journey: Travels With Friday in Search of America and Americans

James Ernest Shaw

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Description:AN AMERICAN JOURNEY IS A CAPTIVATING TALE OF AMERICA AND AMERICANS.In the summer of 1962 James Shaw strapped an army surplus sleeping bag on his 3-speed bike and set off from his small-town Nebraska home for the Rocky Mountains. He was fifteen years old and had just read John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley. Just like Steinbeck, James learned that America is filled with good-hearted characters, like the tobacco-chewing, foul-mouthed pool shark who, upon learning that James was looking for a place to camp, directed the wandering wayfarer to a pastor who let him sleep on his porch.TOO OLD AT SIXTY-FIVE?Fifty years later, James had a few questions: How much has America changed since the days of John F. Kennedy? Are Americans still kind to strangers? And could he, at age sixty-five, bike the thousand-plus miles that lie between Wisconsin and Colorado? On this journey James took along a companion—a weird-looking, small-wheeled bike named Friday. By piquing the curiosity of everyone who saw it, that strange little blue bike introduced James to a fascinating cross section of Americans. From these people James discovered what has changed about America and the many things that are still essentially the same in this great and still wide-open country.AN UNFORGETTABLE CAST OF CHARACTERS.You’ll meet the people James met—memorable one-of-a-kind, salt-of-the-earth folks. Some days he met so many intriguing people that he rode only a couple of dozen miles. Their stories will inspire you. They will also serve as warnings that this great experiment that is known as America must be safeguarded. Steinbeck warned us—and so do the fascinating people you will meet in An American Journey. Their stories will remind you of all that is good about America—and just how much we stand to lose if we are not vigilant in protecting our freedoms.TRAVELS WITH FRIDAY WILL WARM YOUR HEART WITH APPRECIATION FOR THE UNIQUE SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.By the author of AN ITALIAN JOURNEY - "FIVE STARS - THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ! I love Mr. Shaw's way of telling a story. You feel as though you're right there with him. I have Italian roots and this book makes the stories of my ancestors come alive." ~ Janet MA FUN AND UNIQUE BOOK - FIVE STARS "It's amazing what happens when you take the ear buds out and start conversations with strangers! I lived vicariously through the author's experiences of RELATING to America as he travelled through the heart of America! Not many books continue to entertain well after reading, but this one has! While I can't take time off work to ride a bike from town to town, I've had more fun following the author's lead and challenging myself to ENGAGE with the folks around me. The book has taught me to take advantage of my trips to the airport or to the local grocery store!On top of that - the author's accounts of the people he's met really make you think about what makes our country work. It's refreshing to see our country without the lens of big media, and a bunch of agendas, but instead on a direct and personal basis. It feels like a direct tap into the truth behind America's strength, and what will make America great in the future. I guess it makes sense that the author's unique trip resulted in such a unique book! I highly recommend the book!" ~ Dottie S"LOVED AN AMERICAN JOURNEY! FIVE STARS! Once again I was pulled in by Mr. Shaw' gracious writing style. I love the sense of community shared by the many interesting characters he encountered in small-town America. I share many common ideals with the author, but he, being a storyteller, is able to articulate the thoughts I wish I could so artfully express. Like many of the folks he encountered, faith and family are my motivation. The epilogue was especially thought provoking. Thanks for another great read!" ~ CarleneWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An American Journey: Travels With Friday in Search of America and Americans. To get started finding An American Journey: Travels With Friday in Search of America and Americans, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: AN AMERICAN JOURNEY IS A CAPTIVATING TALE OF AMERICA AND AMERICANS.In the summer of 1962 James Shaw strapped an army surplus sleeping bag on his 3-speed bike and set off from his small-town Nebraska home for the Rocky Mountains. He was fifteen years old and had just read John Steinbeck’s Travels with Charley. Just like Steinbeck, James learned that America is filled with good-hearted characters, like the tobacco-chewing, foul-mouthed pool shark who, upon learning that James was looking for a place to camp, directed the wandering wayfarer to a pastor who let him sleep on his porch.TOO OLD AT SIXTY-FIVE?Fifty years later, James had a few questions: How much has America changed since the days of John F. Kennedy? Are Americans still kind to strangers? And could he, at age sixty-five, bike the thousand-plus miles that lie between Wisconsin and Colorado? On this journey James took along a companion—a weird-looking, small-wheeled bike named Friday. By piquing the curiosity of everyone who saw it, that strange little blue bike introduced James to a fascinating cross section of Americans. From these people James discovered what has changed about America and the many things that are still essentially the same in this great and still wide-open country.AN UNFORGETTABLE CAST OF CHARACTERS.You’ll meet the people James met—memorable one-of-a-kind, salt-of-the-earth folks. Some days he met so many intriguing people that he rode only a couple of dozen miles. Their stories will inspire you. They will also serve as warnings that this great experiment that is known as America must be safeguarded. Steinbeck warned us—and so do the fascinating people you will meet in An American Journey. Their stories will remind you of all that is good about America—and just how much we stand to lose if we are not vigilant in protecting our freedoms.TRAVELS WITH FRIDAY WILL WARM YOUR HEART WITH APPRECIATION FOR THE UNIQUE SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.By the author of AN ITALIAN JOURNEY - "FIVE STARS - THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ! I love Mr. Shaw's way of telling a story. You feel as though you're right there with him. I have Italian roots and this book makes the stories of my ancestors come alive." ~ Janet MA FUN AND UNIQUE BOOK - FIVE STARS "It's amazing what happens when you take the ear buds out and start conversations with strangers! I lived vicariously through the author's experiences of RELATING to America as he travelled through the heart of America! Not many books continue to entertain well after reading, but this one has! While I can't take time off work to ride a bike from town to town, I've had more fun following the author's lead and challenging myself to ENGAGE with the folks around me. The book has taught me to take advantage of my trips to the airport or to the local grocery store!On top of that - the author's accounts of the people he's met really make you think about what makes our country work. It's refreshing to see our country without the lens of big media, and a bunch of agendas, but instead on a direct and personal basis. It feels like a direct tap into the truth behind America's strength, and what will make America great in the future. I guess it makes sense that the author's unique trip resulted in such a unique book! I highly recommend the book!" ~ Dottie S"LOVED AN AMERICAN JOURNEY! FIVE STARS! Once again I was pulled in by Mr. Shaw' gracious writing style. I love the sense of community shared by the many interesting characters he encountered in small-town America. I share many common ideals with the author, but he, being a storyteller, is able to articulate the thoughts I wish I could so artfully express. Like many of the folks he encountered, faith and family are my motivation. The epilogue was especially thought provoking. Thanks for another great read!" ~ CarleneWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An American Journey: Travels With Friday in Search of America and Americans. To get started finding An American Journey: Travels With Friday in Search of America and Americans, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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