Mother, Nature: A 5,000-Mile Journey to Discover if a Mother and Son Can Survive Their Differences

Name: Mother, Nature: A 5,000-Mile Journey to Discover if a Mother and Son Can Survive Their Differences
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Book Synopsis: From New York Times bestselling author of To Shake the Sleeping Self. “Exquisitely written and completely compelling . . . As Jedidiah Jenkins traces a 5,000-mile route with his wildly entertaining mother, Barb, he begins to untangle the live wires of a parent-child bond and to wrestle with a love that hurts.”—Suleika Jaouad, author of Between Two Kingdoms When his mother, Barbara, turns seventy, Jedidiah Jenkins is reminded of a sobering truth: Our parents won’t live forever. For years, he and Barbara have talked about taking a trip together, just the two of them. They disagree about politics, about God, about the project of society—disagreements that hurt. But they love thrift stores, they love eating at diners, they love true crime, and they love each other. Jedidiah wants to step into Barbara’s world and get to know her in a way that occasional visits haven’t allowed. They land on an idea: to retrace the thousands of miles Barbara trekked with Jedidiah’s father, travel writer Peter Jenkins, as part of the Walk Across America book trilogy that became a sensation in the 1970s. Beginning in New Orleans, they set off for the Oregon coast, listening to podcasts about outlaws and cult leaders—the only media they can agree on—while reliving the journey that changed Barbara’s life. Jedidiah discovers who Barbara was as a thirty-year-old writer walking across America and who she is now, as a parent who loves her son yet holds on to a version of faith that sees his sexuality as a sin. Along the way, he peels back the layers of questions millions are asking today: How do we stay in relationship when it hurts? When do boundaries turn into separation? When do we stand up for ourselves, and when do we let it go? Tender, smart, and profound, Mother, Nature is a story of a remarkable mother-son bond and a moving meditation on the complexities of love.

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Discover the captivating journey of a mother and son in the critically acclaimed book, Mother, Nature: A 5,000-Mile Journey to Discover if a Mother and Son Can Survive Their Differences. Written by the New York Times bestselling author of To Shake the Sleeping Self, Jedidiah Jenkins, this exquisitely written and completely compelling memoir will leave you spellbound.

Join Jedidiah as he embarks on a 5,000-mile adventure with his fiercely entertaining mother, Barbara. As they traverse through diverse landscapes, they untangle the intricacies of their parent-child bond and grapple with the complexities of love. Through their disagreements on politics, religion, and society, they discover that their shared passions for thrift stores, diners, true crime, and most importantly, each other, can bridge the gaps between them.

Immerse yourself in the captivating journey as Jedidiah and Barbara retrace the historic footsteps of Jedidiah's father, famed travel writer Peter Jenkins. Beginning in New Orleans and culminating on the picturesque Oregon coast, they relive the transformative Walk Across America book trilogy that captured the hearts of millions in the 1970s. Along the way, they indulge in thrilling podcasts about outlaws and cult leaders, the only media they can both agree on.

Through Jedidiah's exploration of his mother's past, you'll witness the evolution of a woman who walked across America as a young writer and who she has become as a loving parent who struggles with accepting her son's sexuality. Mother, Nature delves into the profound questions of how to navigate relationships when they become challenging, the fine line between boundaries and separation, and when to stand up for ourselves or let go.

Prepare to be moved by this tender, intelligent, and thought-provoking memoir that delves into the intricacies of the mother-son bond. Mother, Nature is not just a captivating story but a heartfelt meditation on the multifaceted nature of love.

Don't miss out on this remarkable journey between a mother and son. Order your copy of Mother, Nature: A 5,000-Mile Journey to Discover if a Mother and Son Can Survive Their Differences now and experience the power of their story.

Order your copy of Mother, Nature now and embark on this extraordinary journey of love, resilience, and self-discovery.

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