Thomas Westin

Broschiertes Buch

The Long Hard Ride

Journey of Self Discovery and Faith

Beschreibung

This book is about the journey of a man--from meager beginnings, being abused and misunderstood by schoolmates and cousins, starting an adventure with very little, surviving on the kindness of others, and refusing to accept something without paying for it in some way. They expected a long-haired bearded boy in an army jacket to be a bum, but he would be a surprise to them by his work ethic. Knowing very little about horses or the mountains, he purchased a horse, which began a journey through desolate lands, such as hot deserts and cold, freezing mountains. He knew little about mountain horse packing. Many close calls on his journey transformed this inexperienced boy into a man. Mentored by many people along his journey, he discovered that being a man isn't all about being tough, braving the unknown, crossing rivers, and climbing rugged mountains. He discovered it was about gentleness, kindness, and understanding--most of all, faith and love. The combination of all the mentoring would help him become successful in completing his journey to find himself and faith.

Autor

Thomas C. Westin was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, in 1954. He was raised as a Christian, the son of a herpetologist and a loving mother. He was raised in poverty for the first years of his life. While learning to love and care for animals, he was bullied and ridiculed by cousins and schoolmates. His teenage years were confusing. After a devastating flood that destroyed a great deal of his hometown and claimed 238 lives, he decided to join the army, hoping to serve his country. As he was promoted to sergeant, he was in charge of a platoon. On a field exercise, he was injured in a grenade simulator explosion. When he returned home, he tried to become a carpenter by attending vocational school. He tried his best yet still couldn't fit in. After being told by his mother to get a job or get out, he left for Texas in mid-December. That began an incredible journey in pursuit of himself that lasted eleven years. It was a long hard ride.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ewings Publishing LLC
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. September 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 286g
• ISBN-13: 9798894198750
• Artikelnr.: 75577179