Lost in America: A Dead-End Journey

Name: Lost in America: A Dead-End Journey
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Book Synopsis: Colby Buzzell has always been a loner. An autodidact who never went to college, he was dubbed "the voice of a generation" by Robert Kurson for his daring and critically acclaimed book, My War: Killing Time in Iraq. Half a decade later, overwhelmed by the birth of his son and the death of his mother, Buzzell finds himself rudderless. Desperate to escape the constraints of his postwar existence, he packs his things, gets in the car, and, for five months, drives across America--no map, no destination. In his 1964 Mercury Comet, Buzzell travels through the bowels of a country steeped in economic turmoil and political malaise. With a bottle of whisky in one hand and a pack of cigarettes in the other, he takes us on a tour of big-box stores, grimy gas stations, abandoned warehouses, strip clubs, and flophouses. He captures the distinct voices and vivid stories of a forgotten America--Cheyenne, Omaha, Salt Lake City, Des Moines, Detroit, and San Francisco's Tenderloin. Buzzell unearths America's bones in all their beauty and starkness. And like the veterans of Hemingway's Lost Generation, he struggles to reconcile his wanderlust with his responsibilities as a man and a father. Lost in America is a stunning account of the ravages of war on one individual. It also reveals deep truths about a more universal journey: the struggle to find our place in the world--without a map.

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Are you ready for a thrilling and thought-provoking journey? Look no further than Lost in America: A Dead-End Journey. Written by the talented Colby Buzzell, this book will grip you from the very first page and take you on an unforgettable ride through the heart of America.

With his signature raw and honest storytelling, Buzzell paints a captivating picture of his restless soul. Faced with the challenges of raising a child and mourning the loss of his mother, he embarks on a daring adventure fueled by a desire to break free from the constraints of his postwar life. Buckle up as Buzzell hits the open road, armed with nothing but his trusty 1964 Mercury Comet and a thirst for discovery.

This is more than just a travelogue. Lost in America uncovers the hidden underbelly of a nation grappling with economic turmoil and political unrest. From big-box stores to abandoned warehouses, each stop reveals a different facet of the forgotten America. Through Buzzell's keen observations and engaging writing style, you will get a firsthand glimpse of places like Cheyenne, Omaha, Salt Lake City, Des Moines, Detroit, and San Francisco's Tenderloin.

But Lost in America is about more than just physical destinations. It delves deep into the human experience - the struggle to find our place in the world. Like the veterans of Hemingway's Lost Generation, Buzzell wrestles with his responsibilities as a man and a father, making this a profoundly relatable journey for anyone seeking meaning and direction.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to join Colby Buzzell on this poignant and eye-opening odyssey. Order Lost in America today and be prepared to be enthralled by its stark beauty and undeniable truths. Click here to embark on this extraordinary adventure now!

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