He wanted to be an artist and work with computers.
He became a truck driver instead.
And somehow, that unexpected detour carried him through forty-nine states.
In 49 States & 18 Wheels, author, artist, and former professional driver 3ichael 7ambert recounts the unforgettable years he spent seeing America through the windshield of an eighteen-wheeler.
It all begins with unemployment, a Craigslist advertisement, and a trucking seminar at a La Quinta hotel. What was supposed to be a practical way to earn enough money to build a better life quickly becomes something much larger.