Pilgrimage Across the US: Rodent's Ride - Softcover

Roden, Allan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1414016409 ISBN 13: 9781414016405

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2004

Synopsis

This book is a journal describing Allan Roden's and his son's journey across the USA on their bicycles. The trip was started after Allan's recovery from surgery for Stage 3 melanoma (skinCancer). Allan was uncertain if he could accomplish this trip, but with determination, will power and the knowledge that his son would be there to supply support, he started out. The book describes their adventure on the road and provides details of their daily life while riding an average of 80-90 miles a day during the trip. It includes a list of some of the friendly people they met along the way and explains how they selected the "person of the day," which was defined as someone that went out of their way to be helpful or friendly. During the trip, Allan and his son became closer and became friends, an accomplishment in this day and age.

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About the Author

Allan Roden worked as a consultant in the food industry and led an active life. When he was 49 years old, he was diagnosed with malignant melanoma (skin cancer), which has no cure. He under went surgery to remove all the lymph nodes in his right pelvis and right groin. During his slow and difficult recovery, he considered riding across the country on his bicycle and started doing background research. After talking about this dream and receiving considerable support from his family and friends, he made a commitment to himself Andrew Roden, Allan's 20-year-old son was in college and watched his father struggle with this disease. Andrew wanted a break from college and a chance to spend quality time with his father. He decided to take advantage of the opportunity to accompany his father and share the adventure and explore life.

Edition details

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1414016409
• ISBN 13: 9781414016405
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328