THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA soul-searching meditation on the foundations that shape us, Like Streams to the Ocean is an essential guide for the crossroads of life.
Jedidiah Jenkins Books
'Liberating and life affirming' Fearne Cotton'A thrilling, tender, utterly absorbing book. It's an unforgettable debut' Cheryl StrayedA soul-stirring read for the wanderer in each of us, To Shake the Sleeping Self is an unforgettable reflection on adventure, identity and a life lived without regret.On the eve of turning thirty, terrified of being funnelled into a life he didn't choose, Jedidiah Jenkins quit his dream job and spent sixteen months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia. He chronicled the trip online, where his photos and reflections drew hundreds of thousands of followers, all gathered around the What makes a life worth living?
Mother, Nature
A 5,000-Mile Journey to Discover If a Mother and Son Can Survive Their Differences
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The memoir explores the journey of a gay man and his conservative mother as they travel across the country, seeking to bridge generational and cultural divides. Reflecting on their shared past, they retrace the steps of a previous family adventure, uncovering deep truths about identity, faith, and familial love. Through their travels, the author delves into his mother's experiences as a wife and her complex views on his sexuality, ultimately addressing the challenges of maintaining relationships amid differing beliefs and emotional pain.