We’re super excited to host Peter Zheutlin, author of the New York Times bestseller Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway this Saturday! Peter will be at Main Street Reads to discuss his eighth book release: THE DOG WENT OVER THE MOUNTAIN: Travels with Albie: An American Journey
In his latest book, Peter embarks on a journey to take the measure of America with a loyal friend. On the cusp of turning sixty-five,
They come away with a newfound appreciation for the life they temporarily left behind, and a determination to live more fully in the moment as old age looms.
Inspired by John Steinbeck, this 9,000-mile odyssey allows Zheutlin to experience all that America is and means today, and having Albie by his side opens up people and pockets of this country (and a few new smells). Similar in approach and tone to Bill Bryson’s bestselling travel classics, but with an endearing canine sidekick, The Dog Went Over the Mountain will delight dog lovers, baby boomers, and anyone who seeks to experience life on the open road with a four-legged companion.
“Peter Zheutlin has written a lovely, moving, important book about a subject that is both heartbreaking and joyful. [Dogs] are one way God tests our compassion.” ntz
—Dean Koo
“Heartwarming doesn’t suffice to describe it: this tale of stray, unwanted, and abandoned dogs, and the people who devote their lives to saving them, restores faith in humanity.”
—Alexandra Horowitz, New York Times bestselling author of Inside of a Dog
“Peter Zheutlin takes us on a dog lover’s ultimate road trip. A canine caravan with heart and soul.”
—Teresa Rhyne, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling The Dog Lived, And So Will I
Book Discussion Followed by Signing
Peter will have a Power Point presentation at 11 a.m., followed by signing of his work. Seating is limited so we suggest you get here early!
Peter Zheutlin is a freelance journalist and author whose work has appeared regularly in The Boston Globe and The Christian Science Monitor. Mr. Zheutlin has also written for The Los Angeles Times, Parade Magazine, AARP Magazine and numerous other publications in the U.S. and abroad.
He is the author of The New York Times
Oktoberfest from Noon – 6 p.m.
Then, from noon to 6 p.m., the Summerville Evening Rotary Club presents the annual Summerville Rotary Oktoberfest. This is a family-friendly event with games, music, food, and beer. Located in Hutchinson Square.
Admission is free, Food and Beverages will be available for purchase.
