"The Kindness of Strangers; Coast to Coast to Coast in 60 Days" follows one man's battle with Parkinson's, and the unbelievable journey he took on his bike to fight it. From the rocky outcrops of the Maritimes to the frozen tundra of the Arctic, author Lloyd Taylor recounts his adventure as part of the Spinning Wheels Relay to End Parkinson's on their cross-Canada journey to inspire hope and raise awareness nationwide.
Amid the wild cast of characters he finds tucked away in some of the most remote spots in the country, from Inuit grandmothers living on the edge of the North Pole to musician fishermen offering helping hands across Newfoundland, Lloyd and his shaky hand track a trail of friendship and discovery in one often-funny, always unpredictable summer. Through it all, Lloyd and his fellow riders battle with the very disease they're hoping to cure, a debilitating illness that attacks their bodies as they ride through storms and through untamed wilderness. Reverent, heartfelt, and poignant, Lloyd's ride is an unforgettable story of community and connection in a time when we need it most.
A remarkable ride and journey that shows the courage and determination of those inflicted with the physical disease but who are also batting the mental torment and anguish of being accepted by others. As Lloyd says "We shake and we can't help it but we don't need to hide in isolation and out of public view." The story will resonate with all Canadians as the kindness of strangers always unifies.
