Product Description

Dumped, dejected, and dumbfounded, Nick suddenly found himself without a compass or a clue. Giving Laura up was the last thing Nick wanted, but he had to leave, set himself ablaze, and rise up again. He set off to explore America on the road, keeping journals and writing letters he thought no one would ever read... An emotional rollercoaster simulated by viewing the world and sharing the pain, sacrifice, and triumphs of Nick Anthony. In an attempt to save himself, Nick battles his instincts, lets go of everything he knows to be true, and strives to make sense out of life in order to find himself and a way back to the love of his life. The story is told through letters and pictures Nick sends Laura, his lost love and is supplemented with his private transcribed audio and written journal entries. Along the way he re-establishes old relationships with family and friends, photographs the spectacular countryside and meets interesting people and situations-learning about life along the way. He finally returns home after months for one last chance at love...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #872231 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 276 pages

Customer Reviews

I have NEVER been so moved. I am so impressed.
Excerpt from a letter sent to author on first reading of TRL:
28 Aug 2006
by Melinda Roberts
At the risk of sounding like a totally crazy, unstable stalker chick, I am so touched you trusted me with your manuscript and that you let me in like that.

The Road letters is an incredible moving love story, happy and sad all at once--you... you... you.

I was with you all the way cheering you on and not wanting to touch you, to let it unfold. In the airport, on the plane, here out at the marina between the waterfalls and the boats, the sun setting between the masts in front of me, I have been totally subsumed and sucked in.

I was vaguely aware of people staring as I sniffed and then coughed, and looking up as I threw my head back and did the whole hyena thing and wiping my eyes under my glasses. Normally people ask me what I'm reading (It's like I have a sign on my forehead) but this time it was if no one wanted to break the spell, the feelings.

Thank you for sharing this with me.. thank you. Thank you. I wanted to tell you all this while I was still full of it and feeling it and wishing to God the main characters could get together.

And for the record, I have been asked to read and review many books, and while I have appreciated, and laughed, and suggested, and asked questions, I have NEVER been so moved.

I am so impressed. I still have tears on my cheeks.

Mindy
www.themommyblog.com

Heartwarming!
An amazing story about love, life and loss. Ribaudo captures the true meaning of life and the secret to pure happiness - to love yourself and to enjoy the journey, no matter where it takes you...

I was moved to tears - both of sadness and of joy. It was great to experience Nick's journey with him - I felt like I had actually been in the passenger seat of his Nissan 240.

I would definitely read this again - AND try some of the recipes!

Felt like I was along for the ride...............
What an amazing journey! Scoops you up and takes you on the ride from the 1st page -- emotional, raw, and REAL. Phil brings you right to the images, smells, and reality of traveling. Fabulous, fast read.