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Smithson Ide grapples with the death of his parents by setting out on a long bicycle voyage across America. Donned in his funeral suit, he rides a Raleigh bicycle in a quiet attempt to process grief and seek new purpose. The journey becomes a psychological odyssey of loss, personal growth, and the quiet resilience found along the road.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Action Adventure
Authors: Ron McLarty
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