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Never Stop Driving: A Better Life Behind the Wheel
With glorious photography and sharp writing, Never Stop Driving presents the case for the mental and social benefits of driving and engaging with automobiles.
It also shows you—from dreaming about a car to living with it—how to jump in and get the most from your machine.
There’s never been a better time to go for a drive. As a nation, we are chronically overstressed, overworked, and not sleeping enough . Worse yet, our digital devices are taking ever increasing chunks of what remaining free time we do have. Activities that force us to engage with ourselves and the environment around us are needed more than ever.
Might I suggest a spin in a four-wheeled escape pod?
The car—the act of driving, repairing, maintaining—drives out distraction and demands we be “present.” Making the car a pursuit invites not just the freedom of the road , but the potential to connect with thousands of like-minded individuals as well as the pleasure of simply caring for the machine . Further, there’s the thrill of commanding an object that represents a high point of human ingenuity and design.
Cars invite passion. The first step is embracing the itch and acting on it. Learn how to choose your perfect weekend car , hunt for it, and make the deal. Then, find peace in the wrenches with tips on taking the plunge into maintaining your ride, including how your car can be an opportunity to tear your kids away from their screens and strengthen your bond with them. Next, explore the joy of driving , from scenic byways to taking your car to its performance limit.
You’ll also tour the various highlights of the driving life , like how to become an automotive archaeologist, the possibilities for those short on cash but high for adventure, the car as a social gathering point, and what the future with autonomous cars means for those who love to drive.
Never Stop Driving shines some light on why we find these machines so captivating, offering some inspiration and validation, and finally inviting those who are curious but haven’t made the leap to get in the car. Let’s roll.
It also shows you—from dreaming about a car to living with it—how to jump in and get the most from your machine.
There’s never been a better time to go for a drive. As a nation, we are chronically overstressed, overworked, and not sleeping enough . Worse yet, our digital devices are taking ever increasing chunks of what remaining free time we do have. Activities that force us to engage with ourselves and the environment around us are needed more than ever.
Might I suggest a spin in a four-wheeled escape pod?
The car—the act of driving, repairing, maintaining—drives out distraction and demands we be “present.” Making the car a pursuit invites not just the freedom of the road , but the potential to connect with thousands of like-minded individuals as well as the pleasure of simply caring for the machine . Further, there’s the thrill of commanding an object that represents a high point of human ingenuity and design.
Cars invite passion. The first step is embracing the itch and acting on it. Learn how to choose your perfect weekend car , hunt for it, and make the deal. Then, find peace in the wrenches with tips on taking the plunge into maintaining your ride, including how your car can be an opportunity to tear your kids away from their screens and strengthen your bond with them. Next, explore the joy of driving , from scenic byways to taking your car to its performance limit.
You’ll also tour the various highlights of the driving life , like how to become an automotive archaeologist, the possibilities for those short on cash but high for adventure, the car as a social gathering point, and what the future with autonomous cars means for those who love to drive.
Never Stop Driving shines some light on why we find these machines so captivating, offering some inspiration and validation, and finally inviting those who are curious but haven’t made the leap to get in the car. Let’s roll.
- GenresCars
192 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2019
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
January 2, 2020
An enjoyable, quick read filled with lovely photos and essays about the joy of driving, cars, and the camaraderie that the automobile community fosters.
Perhaps the greatest takeaway, for me anyway, is that the automobile can provide an analog antidote for the digitally dominated world in which we find ourselves. Particularly if one is working on an older automobile, whether it’s wrenching, painting, or just enjoying a Sunday drive with the top down, the automobile provides an escape from a world which is increasingly dominated by screens, computers, and virtual realities.
Some of the essays are more engaging than others, and although the book holds together well enough, it isn’t riveting. All in all, however, it’s a delightful way to spend a few hours, especially if you are a car enthusiast. 3 1/2 stars.
Perhaps the greatest takeaway, for me anyway, is that the automobile can provide an analog antidote for the digitally dominated world in which we find ourselves. Particularly if one is working on an older automobile, whether it’s wrenching, painting, or just enjoying a Sunday drive with the top down, the automobile provides an escape from a world which is increasingly dominated by screens, computers, and virtual realities.
Some of the essays are more engaging than others, and although the book holds together well enough, it isn’t riveting. All in all, however, it’s a delightful way to spend a few hours, especially if you are a car enthusiast. 3 1/2 stars.
September 27, 2019
Really good. The chapters were written by several authors about different aspects of cars or car ownership but all were inspiring. This is a book I checked out from my library, but will likely buy my own copy of to return to at my leisure.
January 23, 2020
The book is great , although, I had to skip over some of the sections written by the crappier authors that don’t know how to write to hold someone’s attention. But for the most part it was really great. 4 our of 5 stars :)
April 5, 2020
A great book for fans of the automotive lifestyle and all it brings!
May 29, 2020
Does the best job I've encountered of putting words to why we love and need cars.
December 12, 2020
Gotta be a car person, but if you are you will probably enjoy it.
January 4, 2025
This is a feel good book that makes you want to spend time doing more of what you love
September 6, 2021
I'm not a "car guy" but this book made me one. Great writing, great photography.
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