The Argonaut Moon

by Shawnee Holiday Moon

After standing barefoot in the frigid Atlantic Ocean, fifty-year-old Shawnee Moon laced her boots and began walking westward, accompanied solely by Panda, the heavily-laden stroller she pushed along the shoulders of America’s roadways. This is the story of her remarkable journeys west, a story of adventure, discovery, defeat and triumph, of the unexpected and the unbelievable, of blisters and bikes and bridges and broken things and broken dreams, a story of love and learning and of lost and found.

424 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 3, 2020

Reviews

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprised (tho I can’t say way) Pleased for a wonder and honest tale.

I loved this tale and was very touched by her honesty and exposing of her “dark secrets”. (I whispered that, so others won’t know she has dark secrets -eye roll) Followed by a scoff. Others lives are not pure & unmarked, but it’s not difficult for me to believe that there are others who wish you to hide the “embarrassing” parts.

I’ve always been
an “over sharer” but those who like my stories (the majority who read them) tell me they love my details and they make my stories real. Your words do the same with yours.

I’m ever so happy that your quest concluded so satisfactory for you and those you share your life and dreams with. I’m still waiting to hear more from you. There’s a north and a south still waiting as well as Alaska and Hawaii. There’s also islands all over the world. For some reason I know you’d do good below. You have the same open, accepting personality as those from down under.

Also, I didn’t find my self-esteem until my mid 20’s, it completely turned around how others and myself treated me. Much healthier.

[Edie Hanafin Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

I rated this higher because I enjoy these types of books and though I've never met the author, it appears I live near her. She walked to Wisconsin from New Jersey with only a stroller filled with necessities. Her bravery and fortitude were really amazing. She only quit due to back and pain issues. Then later she starts the whole trip over again on a vintage motorcycle. Learning along the way, she becomes a veteran biker and makes it from New Jersey to the west coast in Washington state, sea to sea. Her luck, tenacity, and adventures were just fun to read. She fulfilled a lifelong dream and gained a tremendous amount of self-confidence. Maybe someday I can meet this incredible person.

[Bobby · Rating 5 out of 5]

A remarkable story of one woman’s quest to fulfill her dream of crossing the USA on foot (… and by motorcycle). A triumph of will and the power of a dream. It is also an uplifting view on the generous spirit of ordinary Americans who help Shawnee Moon out on her remarkable journey. Complete strangers showed compassion, generosity and trust. A beautiful, uplifting story. Way to go, Shawnee!