Guided by Thunder: A Tale of Adventure and Rediscovery in a Foreign Land

by Joel Malm

Everett Anderson’s is frustrated and confused. A global pandemic has ruined his life and shattered his future. Deemed “non-essential,” he lost his job. His wife filed for divorce. His financial safety net is dwindling. At the end of his rope, on a whim, he buys a ticket to Peru to fulfill a lifelong dream of seeing Machu Picchu before he starts his life over. The day before his tour begins, he meets a wild, larger-than-life Nordic guide named Torgrim who throws down a challenge: rather than take the train to Machu Picchu, hike there, through the Andes Mountains, instead. Everett has never hiked a day in his life, but something in him tells him he has to undertake the challenge. He joins Torgim and finds himself on an adventure that is more challenging and enlightening than anything he ever bargained for. In this light-hearted, funny, and short book Joël Malm shares the secrets to:•Courageous living through facing your fears and “doing it afraid”•Prioritizing what is truly most important in life •Seeking the ancient path of wisdom for facing the complexities of life•Embracing the power of humility and strength under control

118 pages, Paperback

Published December 10, 2020

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great quick read that shares a fun adventurous story written in a manner to allow you to see ways you may be missing opportunity in your own life to face your giants, take some risk, and perhaps even become a little more humble. More than that though it demonstrated the need to trust in the truth and wisdom that has already been spoken and shared with man through Gods word.

[Brett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good but not great. Joel Malm shares truths through the story of a broken man whom is challenged to take a journey of a lifetime. Through this journey is he is not only pushed to his physical limits but also he comes face to face with who he truly is. This book felt a lot like a Jon Gordon book. So if you enjoy books like "Soup" or "Energy Bus" you will like this book.