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The Gospel According To Jack: Tracking Kerouac in My Life
“I’m enriched and uplifted by Steve Edington’s intelligent meditations on Jack
Kerouac. With warmth and insight, Edington delves into the spiritual and emotional
dimensions of Kerouac’s life and work. This book is a gift to all who cherish
Kerouac’s work—an introspective journey that honors the man, his art, and his
profound sense of the spirit.” Matt Theado.
Matt Theado is the author of Understanding Jack Kerouac. He is Professor
Emeritus at Kobe City University of Foreign Studies (Japan) and served as
President of the Beat Studies Association (2021 – 2025).
From the Foreword by Holly
“In his chapter “Why Kerouac?,” Steve Edington writes that he sees religion as
‘the attempt to meaningfully locate ourselves in this vast and mysterious universe
we inhabit.’ For the past three-plus decades, Jack Kerouac has served as Steve’s
guide, as he traversed his own path as a seeker. He sees Kerouac as among ‘the
writers and poets and artists who best pursue these questions and challenges of
existence.’ You hold in your hands The Gospel According to Jack. Godspeed on
your own journey.”
Holly George-Warren is the author of eighteen books, including the New York
Times best sellers The Road to Woodstock (with Michael Lang) and Behind the
Seams (with Dolly Parton). Her latest biography is Her Life and Music.
She is currently working on the authorized biography of Jack Kerouac.
Kerouac. With warmth and insight, Edington delves into the spiritual and emotional
dimensions of Kerouac’s life and work. This book is a gift to all who cherish
Kerouac’s work—an introspective journey that honors the man, his art, and his
profound sense of the spirit.” Matt Theado.
Matt Theado is the author of Understanding Jack Kerouac. He is Professor
Emeritus at Kobe City University of Foreign Studies (Japan) and served as
President of the Beat Studies Association (2021 – 2025).
From the Foreword by Holly
“In his chapter “Why Kerouac?,” Steve Edington writes that he sees religion as
‘the attempt to meaningfully locate ourselves in this vast and mysterious universe
we inhabit.’ For the past three-plus decades, Jack Kerouac has served as Steve’s
guide, as he traversed his own path as a seeker. He sees Kerouac as among ‘the
writers and poets and artists who best pursue these questions and challenges of
existence.’ You hold in your hands The Gospel According to Jack. Godspeed on
your own journey.”
Holly George-Warren is the author of eighteen books, including the New York
Times best sellers The Road to Woodstock (with Michael Lang) and Behind the
Seams (with Dolly Parton). Her latest biography is Her Life and Music.
She is currently working on the authorized biography of Jack Kerouac.
154 pages, Paperback
Published November 5, 2025
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