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Title:
The only road north : 9,000 miles of dirt and dreams
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Summary:
"The Only Road North" is the true-life adventure of a 9,000-mile journey across Africa taken by author Erik Mirandette, his brother, and two friends. When the travelers fall victim to a terrorist attack, Erik must struggle through grief and darkness to find his way back to a life lived for God. Erik Mirandette was completing a two-year stint with a humanitarian organization in Morocco when, continuing his quest to live the life he was created to live, he set off on an unforgettable pilgrimage. Beginning in Cape Town, Erik, his brother, and his two best friends covered 9,000 miles north by dirt bike, experiencing the poverty, beauty, and dangers of the African continent. Then in Cairo, having safely reached the end of their perilous journey, a terroristś bomb ripped Erikś world and faith apart. The four travelers were now desperately wounded and on the brink of death. Erikś struggle along his journey of faith is as gripping as his trek across Africa. The Only Road North takes readers to corners of the world and depths of the human heart they will never forget.
Year Published:
2007
Physical Description:
301 p. : ill., map ; 19 cm.
ISBN:
9780310274353
Publisher:
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2007.