The longest way home : one man's quest for the courage to settle down
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New York : Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2013.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster paperback edition.
ISBN
9781451667509, 1451667507
Physical Desc
vii, 271 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
Status
Adult Biography (3rd floor)
BIO WRITERS US MCCARTH, A 2013
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Published
New York : Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2013.
Format
Book
Edition
First Simon & Schuster paperback edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781451667509, 1451667507

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Includes a reading group guide.
Description
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.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

McCarthy, A. (2013). The longest way home: one man's quest for the courage to settle down (First Simon & Schuster paperback edition.). Simon & Schuster Paperbacks.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McCarthy, Andrew, 1962-. 2013. The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down. Simon & Schuster Paperbacks.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McCarthy, Andrew, 1962-. The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2013.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

McCarthy, Andrew. The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down First Simon & Schuster paperback edition., Simon & Schuster Paperbacks, 2013.

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