One Mile at a Time: Cycling Through Loss to Renewal

by Dwight Smith

Book Overview

Dwight Smith lost two sons and his wife in separate incidents. The cumulative impact of these losses spurred Dwight to retire and embark on a healing solo bicycle journey---13,784 miles around the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555914616
• ISBN13: 9781555914615
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Fulcrum Group
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Bill Lentz

Some will see this as an interesting story concerning one man's ride around the perimeter of America. Most will find in these pages, the story of how a man faced some of the most discouraging challenges life presents and worked through them. Dwight Smith writes about his journey in a manner that is as interesting as it is inspirational.

Terrific read

This book has some of everything. As he cycles around the perimeter of the U.S. (he was in his sixties, so that is incredible), he describes a lot about the environment and the people he meets. It is amazing all the different climates, weather patterns, cultures, fears, beliefs, and animals there are in this country. There is also interesting info about "Old Faithful" his bike, how he took care of it, and prepared for the trips. This book is amazing.

Old Faithful and Dwight

One Mile at a Time is a unique chronicle of the cycling journey of a man in his 60's who decides to take a ride around the perimeter of the U.S. after enduring tragic family losses. Smith used a throat mike while he was riding, thereby adding a fresh perspective to his descriptions. His dry humor and broad-minded outlook on our country is not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. The physical and mental stamina required to complete such a journey is inspiring and will make the reader want to drag his/her bike out of the dusty, old garage and take a spin - at least around town.Lynnita Mattock, author of Abductee