Headwinds

In 1981 At 22 Years Old Tom Embarked On A Solo 58 Day Bicycle Trip From Florence Oregon To Chesapeake Bay Virginia. The Journey Within Proved Much Greater Than His Trip On The Bike. This Became A Journey Of The Heart And Soul. Events Along The Way Triggered Flashbacks From Earlier Times In Tom'S Life Starting With His Birth When The Doctor Encouraged His Parents To Pull The Plug; To Overcoming His Disabilities; To Surviving The Heart Wrenching Family Loss. The Story Encompasses His Experiences As Tom Pedals Through Unexpected Snow Storms Climbs Over 11000 Foot Passes And Crosses The Continental Divide. Along The Way He Has Chance Encounters And A Near Death Experience As He Struggles To Complete His Trip Hampered And Emboldened By His Life Reflections. As A College Professor And Therapist Tom Shares How His Life And Journey Has Fueled His Passion For Teaching Others Taking His Students On Inward Journeys Of The Heart And Soul As Well Reflecting On Relationships Love And The Meaning Of Life. This Is A Story Of Redemption And Transformation. In It Are Lessons Of Inspiration Sorrow Courage Tragedy Hope And Joy. It'S A Story That Engages The Reader In The Dead Reckoning Of The Heart.