by Ted Kerasote
First published 1986
Ted Kerasote sets out across three distinct landscapes that will test his understanding of both the world and himself. From the remote valleys of South America to the vast wilderness of Alaska, then through the mountain terrain of Colorado, he moves between cultures and climates that force him to confront what he believes about how people should live. Each destination presents him with new challenges and different ways of seeing. The indigenous communities, fellow travelers, and solitary moments in nature all become teachers. As he navigates unfamiliar territories, Kerasote must also navigate the internal questions that drove him to leave home in the first place. His physical journey becomes inseparable from his search for meaning and connection in a world that often feels fragmented and uncertain.
Genres: nature, travel, adventure, biography-memoir
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, personal-journey
Setting: South America, Alaska, Colorado
Hardcover