To Shake the Sleeping Self

Name: To Shake the Sleeping Self
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781846047046
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A Quest for a Life with No Regret

By Jedidiah Jenkins

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To Shake the Sleeping Self by Jedidiah Jenkins chronicles the author's journey on a long-distance bicycle trip from Oregon to Patagonia. As Jenkins pedals through diverse landscapes and cultures, he reflects on life’s bigger questions, personal fears, and the quest for meaning and purpose. Blending adventure with introspection, this travel memoir offers a profound exploration of self-discovery and transformation.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy personal growth narratives blended with travel exploits. Join the author's soul-searching journey as he cycles from Oregon to Patagonia, confronting fears and discovering the transformative power of adventure. It's perfect for those who seek inspiration and a deeper understanding of the world and themselves.

To Shake the Sleeping Self

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The New York Times bestselling story of one man's remarkable journey from Oregon to Patagonia in search of his self.

'Liberating and life affirming' — Fearne Cotton

'A thrilling, tender, utterly absorbing book. It's an unforgettable debut' — Cheryl Strayed

A 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.

On the eve of turning thirty, terrified of being funnelled into a life he didn't choose, Jedidiah Jenkins quit his dream job and spent sixteen months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia. He chronicled the trip online, where his photos and reflections drew hundreds of thousands of followers, all gathered around the question — What makes a life worth living?

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Jedidiah Jenkins' To Shake the Sleeping Self has received acclaim for its compelling and inspiring narrative. Fearne Cotton praises it as liberating and life-affirming, while Cheryl Strayed finds it thrilling and tender. Publishers Weekly highlights its thought-provoking and uplifting qualities as a memoir and travelogue, and USA Today appreciates Jenkins' storytelling ability. Tom Shadyac describes Jenkins as a mystic in millennial guise, underscoring the book's depth and appeal.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846047046

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rider & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 352

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Biography & Memoir Health & Wellness Jedidiah Jenkins Non-Fiction Penguin Books Self-Help & Personal Development Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Jedidiah Jenkins is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and Instagram personality. Jenkins began his professional career with the non-profit Invisible Children, where he helped orchestrate multinational campaigns to end the use of child soldiers in central Africa. He is the executive editor of Wilderness magazine; Jenkins's work has appeared in the Paris Review and Good magazine, and he has been covered by National Geographic.

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