J. P. Tuthill, a retired Product Safety Engineer and avid writer, has announced the release of his latest book, “Halfway To Different: A Bicycle Adventure.” This captivating memoir takes readers on a journey through the author’s youthful escapades on the TransAmerica Trail, known as the Bikecentennial Tour in 1979.
In “Halfway To Different”, Tuthill recounts the extraordinary bicycle adventure he embarked on with his childhood friend John. The book is based on Jeff’s journal, a fascinating chronicle of their travels across five regions in four states, covering approximately eighteen hundred miles on a Schwinn 10-speed bicycle. Readers will be transported to the heart of the American landscape, experiencing the trials, joys, and revelations of a long-distance cycling journey.
However, the adventure takes an unexpected turn. A long-distance telephone call leads to a life-changing moment for Jeff, prompting him to end his journey prematurely in Pittsburgh, Kansas. This pivotal moment, filled with emotional depth and introspection, gives the book its title and underscores the theme of journeys both physical and personal.
J. P. Tuthill brings a wealth of life experience to his writing. He has lived in diverse locations from Richmond, VA, to Okinawa, Japan, and has experienced significant life events, including receiving a kidney transplant in 2021. Tuthill’s passion for writing has spanned over four decades, and he has been indulging in poetry since grade school. “Halfway To Different” is his third self-published work, following “GIFT OF A BLUE BALL – Path of a Fortuneteller in Okinawa” and “Home Reckoning to Future Past.”
“Halfway To Different: A Bicycle Adventure” is a journey into the heart of resilience, friendship, and the roads less traveled. This book is a must-read for adventure enthusiasts, cycling fans, and anyone who appreciates a well-told tale of personal growth and discovery.
“Halfway To Different: A Bicycle Adventure” is available on Kindle and in paperback on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
About the Book
This gripping memoir retraces a youthful sojourn on the historic TransAmerica Trail, a tale of two friends, a Schwinn 10-speed, and a journey spanning eighteen hundred miles. But the adventure takes a poignant turn when an unexpected call leads to a life-changing decision in Pittsburgh, Kansas. Tuthill’s vivid storytelling transports you through scenic landscapes and the uncharted terrains of friendship and self-discovery. “Halfway To Different” reveals the profound impact of the paths we choose and those we leave behind.
About the Author
J. P. Tuthill, born in Amityville, NY, and currently residing in Mesa, AZ, is a retired Product Safety Engineer and Regulatory Systems Auditor of Medical Device Companies. He has been married twice, is a father, and is a kidney transplant recipient. Tuthill’s lifelong passion for writing and poetry is evident in his diverse literary works.
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