I am drawn to this book in the same way I gravitate towards personal-quest type movies (e.g., The Way, Elizabethtown, One Week, and Motorcycle Diaries).  I adore books, films, and people who travel and in doing so take a hard look at themselves and the lives they lead.

On this particular roadtrip, my limits were tested a time or two. As someone who lives alone and has just a handful of local friends, I've grown accustomed to quiet and solitude.  Throw that personality together with lively, funny, and sarcastic friends and you'll find me slowly coming undone inside.  Conversely, I observed that my two roadtrip companions adjusted and re-adjusted as needed.  What was especially remarkable to watch, throughout the five day Canyoneering journey, was my dear friend Chassity.  A woman whose old nature would have led her to clam up in frustration but who has matured over the years and navigated inconveniences smoothly.  I was blown away by her character (and my admiration was only heightened by knowing her former tendencies). Mark Twain explains, "I have found that there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them."  Chassity must like people.  I on the other hand.......

Near the end of his book about traveling the open road Miller writes,