As he traverses cities, mountains, and inner boundaries, Jenkins grapples with the questions of what it means to be an adult, his struggle to reconcile his sexual identity with his conservative Christian upbringing, and his belief in travel as a way to "wake us up" to life back home.Ī 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. In this unflinchingly honest memoir, Jed narrates the adventure that started it all: the people and places he encountered on his way to the bottom of the world, and the internal journey that prompted it. He chronicled the trip on Instagram, where his photos and profound reflections on life soon attracted hundreds of thousands of followers and got him featured by National Geographic and The Paris Review. On the eve of turning thirty, terrified of being funneled into a life he didn't choose, Jedidiah Jenkins quit his dream job and spent the next sixteen months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia. TO SHAKE THE SLEEPING SELF A Journey from Oregon to Patagonia, and a Quest for a Life with No Regret TO SHAKE THE SLEEPING SELF Jedidiah Jenkins Imprint: Convergent On sale: OctoPrice: 26.00 Pages: 336 ISBN: 9781524761387 Contact:Ellen Folan212.782. Every chapter shimmered with truth.” - Cheryl Strayedįrom travel writer Jedidiah Jenkins comes a long-awaited memoir of adventure, struggle, and lessons learned while bicycling the 14,000 miles from Oregon to Patagonia. New York Times bestseller | “Thrilling, tender, utterly absorbing.
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