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It started with a man, his seven-year-old son, and their custom van. Their task was simple: drive from New York to Colorado, keeping an eye out for adventure. But unbeknownst to Alexander Flint, that first summer in 1978 would start a tradition that lasted for more than two decadesand brought him to a whole new understanding of his own identity and the world around him. Highway Odyssey is Flints chronicle of those remarkable road trips, filled with the unique characters, significant sights and important moments along the way. Its treacherous at times, as when father and son backpack across the snowfields of the Grand Tetons, climbing over a closed mountain pass on to Hurricane Pass and down into the Alaskan Basin. The trek made Flints son eligible for a Guinness record, and brought them closer than ever. And in the end, what was supposed to be a short visit with old friends turned into an understanding of Flints role and responsibility as a single parent struggling with the failure of his marriage. The ultimate road trip novel, Highway Odyssey is about the healing power of travel and the unyielding strength of family bonds. And it is about discovering what really matters in life and making sure we tell the ones we love how important they are.