Guided by Thunder: A Tale of Adventure and Rediscovery in a Foreign Land

Everett Anderson’s is frustrated and confused. A global pandemic has ruined his life and shattered his future. Deemed non-essential, he lost his job. His wife filed for divorce. His financial safety net is dwindling. At the end of his rope, on a whim, he buys a ticket to Peru to fulfill a lifelong dream of seeing Machu Picchu before he starts his life over. The day before his tour begins, he meets a wild, larger-than-life Nordic guide named Torgrim who throws down a challenge: rather than take the train to Machu Picchu, hike there, through the Andes Mountains, instead. Everett has never hiked a day in his life, but something in him tells him he has to undertake the challenge. He joins Torgim and finds himself on an adventure that is more challenging and enlightening than anything he ever bargained for. In this light-hearted, funny, and short book Joel Malm shares the secrets to: -Courageous living through facing your fears and doing it afraid -Prioritizing what is truly most important in life -Seeking the ancient path of wisdom for facing the complexities of life-Embracing the power of humility and strength under control