The Weird Way Round
Backpacking Through a Midlife Crisis
(Author) Alex MaycockA 40-year-old Sydney-based Englishman at a personal and professional crossroads in his life embarks on four months of solo global travel, which he resolutely refuses to accept might be best described as an exercise in 'finding himself'. Epic landscapes, humorous encounters with an eclectic mix of Airbnb hosts, a late-in-life induction into dating apps and a keen eye for the curious and bizarre combine to turn the trip into a thought-provoking adventure. From unexplained crimes in Panama, sex tourism in Costa Rica and disastrous dating in Guatemala through to hire-car burial in the Californian desert and an encounter with a toothless lady in a bar in San Francisco, it's a story about strange and unpredictable things that happen when you hit the road in search of the unknown.
Alex Maycock
Alex Maycock is a critically acclaimed author known for their debut novel "Echoes of the Past," which explores themes of memory and loss. Their introspective and lyrical writing style captivates readers, earning Maycock a reputation as a master of emotional storytelling. Their contributions to literature include reshaping the boundaries of contemporary fiction.