Following in the tradition of Ghost Rider and Traveling Music, Rush
drummer Neil Peart lets us ride with him along the backroads of North
America, Europe, and South America, sharing his experiences in personal
reflections and full-color photos. Spanning almost four years, these
twenty-two stories are open letters that recount adventures both
personal and universal -- from the challenges and accomplishments in the
professional life of an artist to the birth of a child. These popular
stories, originally posted on Neil's website, are now collected and
contextualized with a new introduction and conclusion in this
beautifully designed collector's volume.
Fans will discover a more intimate side to Neil's very private personal
life, and will enjoy his observations of natural phenomena. At one
point, he anxiously describes the birth of two hummingbirds in his
backyard; at the same time, his wife is preparing for the birth of their
daughter -- a striking synchronicity tenderly related to readers.
A love of drumming, nature, art, and the open road threads through the
narrative, as Neil explores new horizons, both physical and spiritual.
This is the personal, introspective travelogue of rock's foremost
drummer, enthusiastic biker, and sensitive husband and father. Far and
Away is a book to be enjoyed again and again, like letters from a
distant friend.
