An Odyssey of Becoming: A Journey Through the Summer of '72 with co-authors Celeste Johnson & Bobby YoungWelcome to the Alive. Again. Podcast with hosts Andreea Parc and Alexa Dumitru! In this episode, they sit down with Celeste Johnson and Bobby Young, co-authors of 'Odyssey of Becoming: The Summer of 1972'. Bobby recounts his adventurous tales of hitchhiking and riding freight trains across the U.S. and Canada during a transformative summer. Celeste talks about her lasting bond with Bobby and Barry, and what inspired them to write their compelling memoir. Tune in to hear about a unique journey of self-discovery, resilience, and lifelong friendships.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:19 Meet the Guests: Celeste Johnson and Bobby Young01:50 The Journey of Writing a Memoir05:03 The Summer of 1972: A Transformative Experience07:04 Friendships and Connections09:46 Life Adventures and Moving to Florida14:07 Hitchhiking Stories and Lessons Learned22:30 Riding Freight Trains: An Exciting Tale26:04 A Heartwarming Encounter on the Train27:29 Lessons from Experienced Rail Riders28:15 Canadian Hospitality and Adventures30:36 Journey Through the Great Salt Lake33:34 A Night in Jail and Unexpected Hospitality39:41 Hitchhiking and Train Hopping Challenges47:21 Reflections on Life and GratitudeGet the book: https://a.co/d/es6si60Contact Andreea and get her book: andreeaparc.comContact Alexa: alexadumitru.com
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