A Finalist for the Oregon Book Award
“Lily Brooks-Dalton is wonderful, fresh on the scene with a big heart, a fierce spirit, a writer’s eye, and a lovely sense of humor.”
-Anne Lamott “As [Brooks-Dalton] deepens her relationship with motorcycles through riding and then exploring their mechanics, she emerges as a confident storyteller, revealing a fascinating cast of catalysts, teachers, and idols. Even those who don’t see the allure of motorcycles will find a compelling story here, especially younger readers who will likely see a glimmer of themselves in this quest for inner strength and identity.” -Booklist “[E]ngaging, informative, and enjoyable… Brooks-Dalton is clear and straight-talking as well as eloquent.” -New Hampshire Union Leader |
“Each chapter bears titles such as velocity, impulse, gravity and inertia, and Brooks-Dalton weaves a nuts-and-bolts primer on each into her narrative of learning to ride and care for a series of cycles… One hopes to see what this author’s next adventure will produce.”
-The Boston Globe “What the PCT is to Cheryl Strayed, the open road is to Brooks-Dalton.” -Cosmopolitan “[Brooks-Dalton’s] memoir of finding purpose and courage on the back of a bike is an empowering, poignant journey.” -US Weekly “A young woman of passion and…velocity, Brooks-Dalton has written a bright, brisk ode to her beloved two-wheelers.” -Elle "Brooks-Dalton's rip-roaring memoir traces her journey from a difficult breakup to her rebound affair with a series of motorcycles." -O, Oprah Magazine “In her reflective prose, Brooks-Dalton captures the nearly mesmerizing quality of solitary, long-distance riding. She offers some useful tips on maintenance and repair, and overall she portrays a satisfying journey to a very American sense of selfhood and autonomy.” -Publishers Weekly “A scenic ride through the backcountry roads of being a woman in what is often considered a man’s world.” -Library Journal “[A] welcome respite from the male-centric storylines that dominate pop culture depictions of motorcycle-riding characters…a delight.” -The Riveter Magazine “Lily Brooks-Dalton is a writer with an innate curiosity for the world we live in, whether it’s through words or traveling or science.” -Biographile |