The Unexpected Journey: What Driving to Michigan Revealed About Life and Discovery
Driving to Michigan reminds us that addiction does not always present itself in an obvious manner in the early stages. It can be hidden, subterranean, lurking until it manifests out in the open with a vengeance. The author shows what it’s like to be part of a family that is forced to deal with the unwanted reality of addictive behavior. He shows what kind of coping skills must be developed to deal with it, especially when it has overtaken other family members. By the end of the story the reader is offered a way of looking at the world. Is the universe a Hobbesian, malevolent, and deadly place, or is it a more benevolent and conscious place where you can develop yourself as a compassionate, sentient being. It offers a way to cope with tragedy and to maintain sanity in the midst of all the temptation and confusion of the world. The story demonstrates a life-altering test of emotional endurance and human perseverance by never giving up on your family.
