Have you ever dreamed of leaving everything behind and taking off to see the world?
After completing an eight-thousand-mile walking trek from Pennsylvania, through Oregon, and on to Arkansas in his twenties, Bud Kenny wanted nothing more than to do it all again-but this time with his wife. The only problem was he couldn't find a woman who wanted to hike across America with him...until he met and married Patricia.
Footloose in America follows the fifty-something newlyweds as they leave their home in Arkansas and start walking toward Maine. All they bring with them is their mule, Della, who pulls an electricity-generating wagon that converts into a stage upon which Bud performs his poetry.
A tale of true love and extraordinary adventure, this unique travel memoir reveals a one-of-a-kind view of American culture. From the Amish people's perspective on what our excessively high-tech society overlooks to immigration issues as seen from a migrant worker's vantage point, the Kennys stumble across a colorful cast of characters throughout their incredible journey.
More than simply inviting you to read about their unforgettable experiences, the Kennys' story will inspire you to pursue your own dreams-and discover the adventure that waits for you.
About the Author: Bud Kenny is a performance poet who loves to walk. A onetime disc jockey, he studied drama, broadcasting, and creative writing at university during the 1970s. Over the course of the next three-and-a-half years, he set off on an eight-thousand-mile trek from Pennsylvania, to the coast of Oregon, then down to San Francisco, and finally back east to Arkansas with only his dog and a pack pony.
Kenny went on to own two businesses-including the Poet's Loft, which featured such renowned writers as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Gary Snyder, and Yevgeny Yevtushenko-and made a name for himself on the national poetry slam scene. Then, in 2001, he embarked on another rambling adventure-this time with his wife, Patricia-and walked with her and their mule, Della, from Arkansas to the coast of Maine, producing poetry shows along the way.
