Coming-of-age story of a young man's adventure of a lifetime. "Take care of the bike and the bike will take care of you." The day after his high school graduation in Mt. Shasta City, California, Jack set off on his own for Alaska and a job at a fishing lodge near Denali National Park. His ride was a Honda Shadow, and his journey was 3,242 miles through rugged and beautiful terrain. Along the way, Jack's encounters with people, nature, life and death were all part of his greater journey from youth to adulthood. Alaskan Adventures Once Jack reached the fishing lodge, his adventures didn't stop: Swimming with a grizzly Moose encounters Horse riding challenges Fighting a wildfire It was a summer that he would never forget. What readers are saying: This book takes you on a TRUE adventure. I enjoyed it so much I read it twice and ordered more as Christmas presents. You will not be disappointed. Everyone I loaned my copy to couldn't put it down. It is a quick read but has a lasting impression. ENJOY! - G. Schmidt, Amazon Reviewer