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Into the Wind

My Six-Month Journey Wandering the World for Lifes Purpose
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Into the Wind by Jake Ducey is a captivating memoir in which the author, Jake Ducey, embarks on a soul-searching adventure. Leaving behind the conventional path expected of him, he travels the world seeking purpose, deeper meaning, and an understanding of life. His journey is filled with introspection, inspiring encounters, and transformative experiences that challenge his worldview.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to inspiring true stories of personal growth and adventure. The author shares his transformative journey of self-discovery as he travels the world, encouraging readers to pursue their dreams and embrace life's possibilities.

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Without a map, nineteen-year-old Jake Ducey leaves behind a drug-filled life and a college basketball scholarship to wander the world and prove we can find our dreams by following our heart. On the outskirts of civilisation, often uncertain, without money and near death, he finds that everything he was seeking in the world was within him the whole time. Journeying from Guatemala to Australia, Indonesia to Thailand, and ending with fourteen days of silent meditation, he shows that our destiny is in reach if we only look within ourselves first.

Into the Wind includes a foreword by Laird Hamilton, World Surfing Champion. "Jake's book will move you to pursue your wildest dreams." – Laird Hamilton, World Surf Champion

"Decades ago there were visionaries at Apple Inc. who changed the world; Steve Jobs and me. Now Jake is here to transform the world in his own right." – Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc.

"Jake's journey and book are proof that when we follow the Law-of-Attraction, miracles become regularities and we live our wildest dreams while love surrounds us!" – Richard Cohn, Publisher of the Secret/Founder of Beyond Words Publishing

"Jake's book shows that if you Make-A-Wish and act on it, you're rewarded. Inspiring!" – Frank Shankwitz, Founder of Make-A-Wish Foundation

"Jake is proof that when we trust in Spirit, we achieve whatever we put our minds to, including changing the world." – Leah Amico, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, motivational speaker

"Jake's book shows that no matter your age, you can Think and Grow Rich, but that wealth begins within." – Greg S. Reid, NYT Bestselling author-Napoleon Hill Foundation

"Jake's big vision and unlimited passion will push you to do more to become a leader for a new way of life with endless possibilities." – Forbes Riley

Lisa McCourt, author of the Hay House book, Juicy Joy - 7 Simple Steps to Your Glorious, Gutsy Self, as well as many books for young people that have sold over 5.5 million copies, said: "With a raw, authentic passion for his mission, Jake Ducey is bringing New Thought principles of truth and love to a whole new generation of seekers. I'm so excited to watch the unfolding of this blossoming visionary."

"Jake's book and ability to speak will take you from your transition phase to one of success and purpose." – Johnny Campbell, The Transition Man (Speaker Hall of Fame 2007)

"Jake's adventures of illuminating past mistakes into divine greatness is an inspiration for anyone wanting to go beyond their negative mental conditioning." – Dr. David Corbin, Author, inventor, life coach

"Jake is a fearless and daring young man with a message and journey that'll make you leap off the edge of comfort to your destiny." – Nik Halik, Thrillionaire, author and motivational speaker

"Want inspiration to live the impossible dream? Read Jake's book. Listen to him speak." – David E. Stanley, Bestselling author, Renowned Public Speaker

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781939116109

Publisher: Waterside Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Waterside Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Jake Ducey : At twenty-one-years-old, Jake is the world's youngest published inspirational author, and is the Director of Self Reliance Institute, where he has built both a school and an orphanage in San Marcos, Guatemala. Since 2012 Jake has traveled to Guatemala, Australia, Indonesia, and Thailand. His experiences in such countries, after quitting a basketball scholarship and leaving a drug-filled life at 19 years old to wander the world without a map, have become his first full book, "Into the Wind; My Six-Month Journey Wandering the World for Life's Purpose."

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