The dog went over the mountain : travels with Albie : an American journey

Introduction -- From here... Outward bound ; Jersey boys ; Oh, Shenandoah ; Gone to Carolina ; Tennessee waltz ; Tupelo honey -- To there... Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans? ; Every dog will have his day ; Texas two-step ; This land is your land ; Get your kicks on Route 66 ; Grand Canyon Sweet ; California dreamin' -- ...And back again. North up to Oregon ; Running on empty ; Coming home.;On the cusp of turning 65, a man and his beloved rescue dog of similar vintage take a poignant, often bemusing, and keenly observed journey across America and discover a big-hearted, welcoming country filled with memorable characters, a new-found appreciation for the life they temporarily left behind, and a determination to live more fully in the moment as old age looms. Inspired by John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley, Zheutlin, hits the road for a 9,000-mile odyssey with Albie to experience all that American is and means today. Similar in approach and tone to Bill Bryson's best-selling travel classics, but with an endearing canine sidekick, The Dog Went Over the Mountain will delight dog lovers, baby boomers and anyone who seeks to experience life on the open road with a four-legged companion.;On the cusp of turning 65, Zheutlin and his beloved rescue dog of similar vintage take a poignant, often bemusing, and keenly observed journey across America and discover a big-hearted, welcoming country. Inspired by John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley, Zheutlin set out on a 9,000-mile odyssey with Albie to experience America. They found memorable characters, a new-found appreciation for the life they temporarily left behind, and a determination to live more fully in the moment as old age looms. -- adapted from jacket On The Cusp Of Turning 65, A Man And His Beloved Rescue Dog Of Similar Vintage Take A Poignant, Often Bemusing, And Keenly Observed Journey Across America And Discover A Big-hearted, Welcoming Country Filled With Memorable Characters, A New-found Appreciation For The Life They Temporarily Left Behind, And A Determination To Live More Fully In The Moment As Old Age Looms. Inspired By John Steinbeck's Travels With Charley, Zheutlin, Hits The Road For A 9,000-mile Odyssey With Albie To Experience All That American Is And Means Today. Similar In Approach And Tone To Bill Bryson's Best-selling Travel Classics, But With An Endearing Canine Sidekick, The Dog Went Over The Mountain Will Delight Dog Lovers, Baby Boomers And Anyone Who Seeks To Experience Life On The Open Road With A Four-legged Companion. On The Cusp Of Turning 65, Zheutlin And His Beloved Rescue Dog Of Similar Vintage Take A Poignant, Often Bemusing, And Keenly Observed Journey Across America And Discover A Big-hearted, Welcoming Country. Inspired By John Steinbeck's Travels With Charley, Zheutlin Set Out On A 9,000-mile Odyssey With Albie To Experience America. They Found Memorable Characters, A New-found Appreciation For The Life They Temporarily Left Behind, And A Determination To Live More Fully In The Moment As Old Age Looms. -- Adapted From Jacket Introduction -- From Here... Outward Bound ; Jersey Boys ; Oh, Shenandoah ; Gone To Carolina ; Tennessee Waltz ; Tupelo Honey -- To There... Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans? ; Every Dog Will Have His Day ; Texas Two-step ; This Land Is Your Land ; Get Your Kicks On Route 66 ; Grand Canyon Sweet ; California Dreamin' -- ...and Back Again. North Up To Oregon ; Running On Empty ; Coming Home. Peter Zheutlin. The New York Times bestselling author of Rescue Road embarks on a cross-country journey to take the measure of America with a loyal friend. *A Lowell Thomas / Society of American Travel Writers Foundation Award Winner * On the cusp of turning 65, a man and his beloved rescue dog of similar vintage take a poignant, often bemusing, and keenly observed journey across America and discover a big-hearted, welcoming country filled with memorable characters, a new-found appreciation for the life they temporarily left behind, and a determination to live more fully in the moment as old age looms. Inspired by John Steinbecks Travels with Charley , Zheutlin, hits the road for a 9,000-mile odyssey with Albie to experience all that America is and means today. Similar in approach and tone to Bill Brysons best-selling travel classics, with with an endearing canine sidekick, The Dog Went Over the Mountain will delight dog lovers, baby boomers and anyone who seeks to experience life on the open road with a four-legged companion. The New York Times bestselling author of Rescue Road embarks on a cross-country journey to take the measure of America with a loyal friend. On the cusp of turning 65, a man and his beloved rescue dog of similar vintage take a poignant, often bemusing, and keenly observed journey across America and discover a big-hearted, welcoming country filled with memorable characters, a new-found appreciation for the life they temporarily left behind, and a determination to live more fully in the moment as old age looms. Inspired by John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley, Zheutlin, hits the road for a 9,000-mile odyssey with Albie to experience all that American is and means today. Similar in approach and tone to Bill Bryson's best-selling travel classics, but with an endearing canine sidekick, The Dog Went Over the Mountain will delight dog lovers, baby boomers and anyone who seeks to experience life on the open road with a... On the cusp of turning 65, a man and his beloved rescue dog of similar vintage take a poignant, often bemusing, and keenly observed journey across America and discover a big-hearted, welcoming country filled with memorable characters, a new-found appreciation for the life they temporarily left behind, and a determination to live more fully in the moment as old age looms. Inspired by John Steinbeck's Travels with Charley, Zheutlin, hits the road for a 9,000-mile odyssey with Albie to experience all that American is and means today. Similar in approach and tone to Bill Bryson's best-selling travel classics, with with an endearing canine sidekick, The Dog Went Over the Mountain will delight dog lovers, baby boomers and anyone who seeks to experience life on the open road with a four-legged companion.