Publisher's Synopsis
Great stuff...The memoir leaves those appreciating the young spirit looking for sequels. A book truly unique, unlike any other it is set among the strange sights of the unknown that smells of lands in the distant states at a time before cell phones, and electronic positioning systems. This stunning new story is an epic of hope and horror, chaos, faith and a journey that unites a desperate group of guys to fight the battle of their lives. The true story chronicles able students grown into a close friendship. They are individuals yet challenged by the project even against wishes of the parents who has always had their backs covered. Bill has an openness and natural charisma that makes him popular with the team but who has their backs now? So began a harrowing journey that took the crew into the Midwest from a city into to a dirt blown crossroads in the middle of nowhere. The further the boys travel the more they learn yet have the time of their life. Webbed into a crew against self-desires, nature and the weather it is a tale of young boys lost in the fast-paced progress yet driven by their own yet similar dream. The gripping new powerhouse thriller details the togetherness as they ride in their large wagon. Each having their own soul-searching mission the team discovers that a traveling celebration isn't everything it may be cracked up to be. Challenged is by their confinement while heading west, due horrific storms from the east to the mid-west. Yet those riveting moments unknown to them would be trivial compared to when facing demanded split-second decision- making that means the difference between life and death on the way home. The slow turn of events takes the team from a safe and fun time journey into a hazardous mission where true skills of driving and coping with team members are encumbered by lack of training and void of traveling knowledge. Pitting wits and skills of common sense against overwhelming odds while traversing unknown territories, this gripping tale of a celebration turned into turmoil is a triumph of, parental respect, friendship loyalty and determination. Heat of the families, then overburdening weather, followed by scorching rays of the sun only to be mentally stressed out by the onslaught of adults' aggressive negativity. Even though the other coast seemingly only miles away where lies the prize of success it is what was encountered in those miles that is the story. After all their efforts overcoming all obstacles, all luck runs out as Nashie dies. Suddenly everything the boys counted on began to fail them. Will they survive and can their trip be saved, or do they end in disaster? It is not the what, but a feat that had never been accomplished by any team. This nonfiction tale of family love and friends comradely is thrilling, funny and ultimately satisfying for reading by people of all ages and ethnics.
