The longest way home : one man's quest for the courage to settle down / Andrew McCarthy.

The longest way home : one man's quest for the courage to settle down / Andrew McCarthy.

By
McCarthy, Andrew, 1962-

Publication Date
2012

Publication Information
New York : Free Press,

Edition
1st Free Press hardcover ed.

Physical Description
v, 273 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.)

Subject Term
Travel writers -- United States -- Biography.
 
Voyages and travels.
 
Self-actualization (Psychology)
 
Actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography.
 
Motion picture producers and directors -- United States -- Biography.

Summary
The author, a travel writer and actor, delivers a memoir about how travel helped him become the man he wanted to be, helping him overcome life-long fears and confront his resistance to commitment. From time immemorial, travel has been a pursuit of passion, from adventurers of old seeking gold or new lands, to today's spiritual and pleasure seekers who follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth Gilbert. Some see travel as a form of light-hearted escapism while others believe it has the power to open your mind, forcing you to confront your demons, and discover your true self. The author belongs to this second category of traveler. His memoir follows his excursions to Patagonia, the Amazon, Costa Rica, Baltimore, Vienna, Kilimanjaro, Dublin, and beyond. He uses his wanderlust to examine his motives and desires, and explore his ambivalence about commitment. He ponders his personal life, his acting career, and his impulse to leave home, all building toward one of the most significant moments of his life: his wedding day. His message about the transformative power of travel is universal, and his exploration of the nature and passion of relationships, both fleeting and enduring, strikes a chord with every man and woman who has ever wondered at the vicissitudes of the human heart.

Language
English

ISBN
9781451667486


LibraryCollectionCollectionCall NumberStatus
St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH)Adult NFicAdult Non-Fiction920.073 M13Checked In
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