![]() ![]() The chapter titles indicate the cardinal direction of his travel, and Chapter 1 is simply entitled “Eastward.” Throughout the whole journey, Heat-Moon encounters the populace of out-of-the-way places. Both books suggest a lot about Heat-Moon and hint at the true nature of his trip: This is a journey of self-discovery, one that will teach Heat-Moon valuable life lessons. He also brings along books: Whitman’s Leaves of Grass and John G. Heat-Moon lives in Columbia, Missouri, and sets off on his journey in his 1975 Ford van nicknamed “Ghost Dancing.” The van’s interior has been transformed into a makeshift camper, and as Heat-Moon traverses the nation, he spends most nights there. He is spurred on to this decision by two ongoing hardships: his separation from his wife, and his recent layoff from his role as a community college instructor. He decides to undertake the ultimate road trip around the United States using only old state routes rather than the convenience and speed of the interstate system. ![]() ![]() The edition used for this study guide is the Kindle edition published by Little Brown and Company in April 2012.Īs the book begins, Heat-Moon is at a crossroads in his life. ![]()
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