My Unexpected Journey
€ 20,00 incl. Btw
Author: Peter Kenny
ISBN: 9789492469564
Beschrijving
“My Unexpected Journey is a remarkable piece of work for which the writer himself thanks Tolkien. I recommend this memoir highly. You will love the book; you will love the man.”
– John Callen, actor and director.
In 1971, recuperating from a horrific car accident, Peter Kenny received his first copy of The Hobbit. After surviving life-shattering trauma, Peter found consolation and hope in Tolkien’s words. So began a lifelong journey in fandom, lifting him from despair towards healing. Peter followed his passion for Middle-earth, finding fellowship and connection across the globe.
My Unexpected Journey chronicles Peter’s adventures, from his days as a schoolteacher reading tales of hobbits, to becoming a recognised speaker on Tolkien. Over the decades, Peter witnessed The Lord of the Rings go from cult book to pop culture phenomenon. His travels led him to far-flung locations and enabled him to form life-long friendships with actors from Peter Jackson’s films as well as renowned scholars.
A memoir and personal reflection on overcoming adversity, My Unexpected Journey is a heartfelt ode to J. R. R. Tolkien and the people who love his work, inviting readers to find the courage to endure even against impossible odds.
Jeroen –
“Peter’s memoir dives into his love for Tolkien’s work, a love that started in a very dark place in his life. I need you to understand not only how his fandom saved him but how he has impacted his fandom. […] Peter’s memoir got his story across beautifully. I recommend everyone give it a read so that you can see what human resilience and comradery is, and my hope is that you will all learn there is no shame in loving your fandoms fiercely.” – Tess Thomas-Jones, ‘Out of the Closet’ Book Reviews.
Jeroen –
“The first pages moved me to tears and then the infectious joys of the rest of the book had me smiling all day. Peter’s words weave a wonderful tale of adventure and show the true care and friendship he holds for the people he came across in his life.” – Sarah Courtis, Lecturer, Creative Media and Communication at Murdoch University, W.A.