The Adventures of Dayne Traveler Like new - 2005

The Adventures of Dayne Traveler is a cancer survivor's chronicle of entertaining and encouraging adventures that will challenge you to step out of your comfort zone.Following the initial shock of being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Dayne Traveler reflects on the amazing and off the wall experiences in his life and becomes more determined than ever to encourage others to seize the moment.Dayne takes us through majestic Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole, Wyoming's challenging Wild West ski slopes, the rugged Minnesota Boundary waters, Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, charming Victorian Cape May, New Jersey, the white sand beaches of the Caribbean, and the exotic Hawaiian Islands. However, more interesting than the many wondrous backdrops is Dayne's uncanny ability to turn ordinary situations into extraordinary events, and the fascinating characters he introduces and brings to life. While most of us would be content to attend a Philadelphia Eagles game, Dayne's curiosity lands him on the playing field, posing as a photojournalist. Dayne is a concertgoer and a green room regular. He is a Martial Arts Master and Jack of many hobbies continuously challenging himself and facing his fears. From taking up the violin and jumping from a 45-foot cliff, to diving into a shipwreck and submerging himself in shark-infested waters, Dayne confronts his inhibitions. As clumsy as he is graceful, Dayne's fervor for new quests often lands him in precarious and humbling situations, but he takes it all in stride with a self-deprecating humor that is endearing. Dayne is a paradox: reverent yet proud, cautiously impish, curious, and whimsical, yet calculated. A rolling stone gathers no moss and Dayne's determination is rock solid. Each of these entertaining vignettes can be enjoyed independently of the others. The Adventures of Dayne Traveler is a great beach book a quick read and perfect escape from the ordinary.Given its assortment of stories and settings, The Adventures of Dayne Traveler has been referred to as Great fodder for post-secondary composition courses. Dayne's enthusiasm for life leaves a positive impression on the reader.