Experience the smiles, laughter, excitement, sadness and fear in this keenly observed true story of exploration and adventure. Richards puts himself at the centre of events and then interprets them based upon his interesting and varied life history. The honesty of his personal accounts provides powerful insights into culture, people and relationships whilst his ability to describe places, events, emotions and memories seamlessly transports the reader between the past and present on amazing journeys with breathtaking pace. It is an adventure of a life-time, from Pacific to Atlantic traversing the southern USA, leading through mountains, giant redwoods, and deserts to cities, natural wonders, national treasures and even alien encounters. It carries us to the edge of the precipice, within swiping distance of bears and striking range of rattlesnakes. Wandering streets from wealth to dereliction we gain insights into American culture. Revel in the adventure or grasp the encouragement to travel - the choice yours.