After suffering a spinal injury and concussion, a recent high school graduate leaves home to prove something to himself and to find his way in a hectic and confusing world. Alex's four-month road trip takes him all over the Western United States and into the Western Canadian Provinces, spanning about 13,000 miles. Along the way he sees many natural wonders, narrowly avoids death, experiences malnutrition, learns about himself and his limits, is shown kindness and generosity from the strangers he encounters, and eats his share of canned soup while camping in Walmart parking lots. This memoir explores a transition into manhood, philosophical questions, death, and life, without pulling any punches.