"Gripping and thought-provoking, Stewardson's memoir pushes the limits of society, addiction and religion. Rarely does an author write with as much reckless honesty and so little self-consciousness." -the Editor. After a devastating break-up, 21-year-old philosopher/stoner P.K. spontaneously decides to hop on a bus across the country to embark on a spiritual journey of sorts: a 400-mile bike trip down the coast of California! However, once he gets there, he finds the elements much more difficult then he had anticipated. As this unlikely protagonist continues traveling toward his destination, his physical endurance is strained to its limits, and he is forced to confront the demons of his past. P.K. reveals his darkest secrets, the culmination of which leads to a final confrontation that will leave the reader wide-eyed and breathless. Warning: strong language and explicit content.