Books
Bok Choy's Bike Ride
BASED ON THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY!!
At age 20, Jenell Nyberg decided to drop out of college and move to a commune after everything in her life seemed to collapse in on itself. It is here that she acquires the name Bok Choy. Years later, after facing unspeakable trauma and finally finding herself homeless and with a serious mental health diagnosis, she decides, against all odds, to ride her bicycle halfway around the country with the goal of making it to a family wedding in the mountains on the East Coast.
Her journey will be met with both grit and grace as strangers and lovers alike meet her along the way and ultimately help rescue her from herself.
A story told with humor that will draw in the bicycle enthusiast, math geek, solo and armchair traveler alike, this raw memoir will keep you gripped on your seat as Bok Choy faces broken spokes, hunger, thirst, danger, illness, and love and community in the most unexpected of places.
What People are Saying About "Bok Choy's Bike Ride"
Life is a Bike Ride
"Reading this made me want to set out again on an extended bicycle trip into the unknown to meet strangers on the path and to open myself to new and unique experiences. Jenell reminds us that when we are going through trying times that we must continue to push forward and persevere, finding our own way to healing ourselves.
She reminds us that it's OK to be human, with our faults and the shadow sides of ourselves, and that we are still beautiful with those sides of us out there in full view of the world. Life is a bike ride that takes us up and over mountains, down into valleys, and the people we meet along the way and the experiences we have help to shape us into our present and future selves."- Liz Thompson
Pedal on through, you won't brake until the end
"What a fun read. A true tale of a harrowing, fun, scary, difficult, ride through tumultuous and life altering experiences Told with humor and some self-deprication that makes the reader feel as if they are along for the ride. I want the next chapter!" - Haley Johnson
MUST READ!!! Inspired & Wired
"Once in a blue moon, a new author comes around who makes you want to write, read, and fly to the moon yourself, learn new vocabulary, languages, calculus, and transcend time & space and tell your younger self TAKE MORE RISKS and live more, love bolder and take so many chances that life is a high wire and you are the bird flying over head. Thanks Bok Choy, Ride Gurl, Ride." - Allison Israel
A read that touches the soul
"I'm happy Bok Choy chose to share her journey with the world. At first, I thought I was reading about a bike trip to a wedding. This is way more, she opens her wounds and weaknesses, along with her beauty and strengths. This reminded me of the book Wild. I felt a close connection with Jenell early on and was rooting for her. Well done!"- Susan M.
A Wild Modern Tale of Gumption, Nuttiness and Synchronicity
"A wild, modern-day bicycle odyssey written in the fresh and engaging voice of a troubled, erratic, bipolar, bouncing-off-the-walls--yet boldly adventurous--young woman. The pace is breathless. It's one wild ride, barreling and ricocheting from one zany encounter to the next.
Definitely a fresh and utterly unique contribution to the genre of Jack Kerouac, Least Heat Moon and--hey--Homer/Ulysses. I especially appreciate that the first-person narrator has loads of gumption and--despite going through the world a bit like a wrecking ball--also moves with a certain serendipity, synchronicity and love for all of us earthlings who "sojourn together in this magnificent human experiment." '- William McGinnis
An Unforgettable Journey
"This personal story is a captivating adventure that beautifully blends hippie, circus, and math geek cultures. The author’s intimate and engaging storytelling drew me in from the start, making me feel like part of Bok Choy’s journey. This inspiring and heartfelt book is a must-read for anyone seeking a unique and uplifting story."- Dadi
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