Drifting in the Push

by Daniel Garrison, Lindsey Nelson (Editor)

Overview

Drifting in the Push is a fast-paced, comical romp that takes the reader on a journey through the unintentional adventures of one man's reality. From the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, from Mexico to Alaska, missteps, stubborn obstacles, and fate are his constant companions, along with an offbeat assortment of entertaining characters. From time to time, his escapades include his two childhood friends--Bryan, who follows him to the unforgiving Arctic, and Shane, who steers him down an unpleasant alley or two. Amid this craziness, he picks up another friend--Hank, his devoted dog. This chronological series of interdependent short stories will take you from fear to love, amusement to surprise, and it just might occasionally leave a tear in your eye.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780997636307
Publisher:	Tongue and Groove Publishing
Publication date:	07/24/2016
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Unintentionally, Daniel Garrison has led a bit of an adventurous life. It was never his desire to do so, as he would much prefer a more placid, settled existence, yet fate has always had other plans for him. Through the years, Daniel, who holds a degree in journalism, chronicled many of his stranger experiences, along with some of the more eccentric characters he met.

Recently, he undertook a journey of a different sort-he decided to forge his stories into a book. Drifting in the Push, the first of two books in the series, is now available to booksellers worldwide.

Lindsey Nelson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing with a minor in journalism from Western State Colorado University. She also holds a Copyediting Certificate from the University of California, San Diego.

She is the owner and editor at Exact Edits. http://www.exactedits.com

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Table of Contents

Chapter One: Kick Off

Chapter Two: Pioneer

Chapter Three: Trouble

Chapter Four: The Battle of Bull Run

Chapter Five: Ashes

Chapter Six: Busted

Chapter Seven: Fate

Chapter Eight: Rocky

Chapter Nine: Freedom

Chapter Ten: Beer and Bikes

Chapter Eleven: Rite of Passage

Chapter Twelve: The Cannondale Man

Chapter Thirteen: Summer Heat

Chapter Fourteen: Missteps

Chapter Fifteen: Brick Courses

Chapter Sixteen: Admission Fee

Chapter Seventeen: Intestinal Fortitude

Chapter Eighteen: Mental

Chapter Nineteen: Reunited

Chapter Twenty: Recreation

Chapter Twenty-One: Tenderfoot

Chapter Twenty-Two: Property Rights

Chapter Twenty-Three: Armed with Paranoia

Chapter Twenty-Four: Holiday

Chapter Twenty-Five: Out of the Blue

Chapter Twenty-Six: Gifts from Heaven

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Drifting On

About the Author

Acknowledgments

Editorial Reviews

03/27/2017
Garrison, a restless college student, puts an often hilarious modern spin on On The Road in this gonzo tribute to young wanderlust and overcoming difficulties through grit, determination, and humor. His parents’ divorce was the start of his quest for adventure and freedom from family conflicts, and he went off in a nomadic search for belonging amid a series of unsatisfying jobs. The comic relief in this cycle of interdependent short essays is ably provided by Garrison’s best pals, Bryan and Shane, and his loyal canine, Hank, as he recounts setting up camp in one place after another throughout the U.S. and Mexico. He collected a motley crew of colorful characters and crises, venturing out into the wilderness but often returning home. His travel bug sent him out solo, “leapfrogging from hostel to hostel and train to train” through country after country; he made it to Turkey before going broke. Some episodes fall flat, but taken as a collection, they pack a zany wallop. In Garrison’s world, enlightenment and sensibility come through besting obstacles and challenges while avoiding failures and disappointment. (BookLife)

Publishers Weekly

"Garrison, a restless college student, puts an often hilarious modern spin on On The Road in this gonzo tribute to young wanderlust and overcoming difficulties through grit, determination, and humor" - Publishers Weekly

"Daniel Garrison's Drifting in the Push is a loosely organized, fast-paced memoir, tracing the author's manic, comic adventures on the road less traveled...The writing is excellent. Garrison's prose is clean, funny, and often touching. It's difficult to tell how much (if any) of the book is fiction and how much is a memoir. Doesn't matter - the stories have the authenticity one attributes to real events, and the narrative drive associated with the very best fiction." - Rabbit Hole Reviews

"As a memoir of life lived so far, Drifting in the Push is a real beauty. Well written with an underlying sense of humour, Dan Garrison's life is one that we can all relate to in one manner or another. There is nothing mundane about this work; it is full of variety, entertainment, warmth, and humour. By the final page you will discover that you have made a new friend - that of Dan Garrison." - Blue Wolf Reviews

"A memoir that reads more as fiction than reality, this adventurous trek of one young man will inspire readers to go out there and take a chance on their futures. Adventure is just around the corner if you'll only follow it!" - Tragically Dull Adventures of an Almost Librarian

"Don't think, even for a minute, that this book is boring. Every story in this book is engrossing. They are chronological stories, starting from Daniel's childhood. Even as a child he's had interesting experiences. I was constantly being amazed by the different states he's lived in and the different situations he's been put in...A sequel to this book is in the works. When it releases, I will be first in line to buy it." - This is Lit

"This memoir is a collection of funny, sometimes kind of insane stories. As Dan grows up, he faces danger, theft, and cross-country moves. His traumatic experiences make for good entertainment, although he probably didn't see them that way at the time!" - Newbery and Beyond

"I found it refreshing and light-hearted at times, in addition to down to earth and realistic. It's quite fantastical, yet honest." - The Incessant Bookworm

"The author's candid and vivid descriptions of his escapades made it a quick read. Anybody who likes adventure stories, whether they are fiction or non-fiction, will enjoy Drifting in the Push." - The Spine View

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