About the Book
Ryan's Journal is about a young man taking on the world, a coming of age story, living an adventure of a lifetime. Ryan's Journal is the timeless story of a young man leaving home, accepting the challenges to prove himself, by exploring the world he lived. Go along during a two year, one month and nine day sojourn to over twenty countries; feel and see in your own mind and body, what Ryan experiences, feel what he feels, sees, hears, smells, tastes, get to know the people (locals and foreigners alike), he meets as they all go about their own day to day lives; sharing their culture, art, history, religion, education, politics, food, beverages, music, romance, etc. Each, like a new herb or spice in his stew of life. Be there as Ryan experiences; their hospitalities, suffer the risks, feel the loneliness, as well as moments of joy and amazement, frustration, etc, from the comfort and safety of your own reading chair. Ryan had the desire, courage, and ability to better understand the human spirit, the world we all share. Ryan had a way of turning his dreams into a way of life and great memories...
About the Author: Ryan M. Anderson was a citizen of the world, a real person, with a great sense of adventure. Born the 11th of July 1975 at the Air force base hospital Biloxi, Mississippi. Ryan overcame a difficult childhood and grew into a remarkable young man full of life, but on the 27th of August 2009, he died in his apartment in Clarksville, Tennessee, surrounded by family and friends, and was buried with full military honors in Millersport, Ohio. As a Philosophia, Ryan had a deep appreciation of the world, himself and his place in it. An independent thinker, reader of books, with the courage and intentions to make the world a better place. Favorite Books: Catch-22, Dubliners, Crime and Punishment, Tale of two Cities, A Fine Balance... Activities: Passion for learning... Favorite Subjects: People/Culture, Traveling and schooling allowed Ryan to feed his desires to learn. There was nothing more fascinating for Ryan than hearing about another person's life, beliefs, and goals in life. Favorite Music: Radiohead, STP, The Beatles, Pink Floyd; Bush, Rolling Stones, U2, The Eagles, Roger Waters, Tom Petty, Rush, Candlebox, Aerosmith, Chili Peppers, Van Halen, etc... Favorite Movies: Closer, Royal Tenenbaums, Pulp Fiction, Rules of Attraction, Half-Baked, The Beach, The Hours, Castaways, Fight Club, etc... Education: College: Arizona State '01, Religious Studies/History, Greek: Phi Beta Kappa, etc... Favorite quote: "Life is a daring adventure or nothing" - Helen Keller.
