Traveling at the Speed of Life
David Hale Sylvester, 2012
Contributor 2
376 pp.
ISBN-13: 9780983710011
Summary
After his friend was killed on 9/11, David Sylvester wanted to do something to make the world a better place.
He adopted a life-mission to enhance the world one interaction, one hug and one high5 at a time and, to that end, bicycled across Africa, Asia and North America making stops at local charities.
David never imagined his becoming a cross continental bicyclist-author-filmmaker . . . Now, he can’t imagine ever stopping.
Traveling at the Speed of Life is a powerfully inspiring book because it clearly shows what one can do on, off and beyond the bike. (From the publisher.)
Author Bio
• Birth—May 18, 1965
• Where—Philadelpha, Pennsylvania, USA
• Education—Temple University
• Awards—
• Currently—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Growing up, David Sylvester always had a willingness to participate in any activity that came his way, “…just for the experience of it all.”
Initially, David’s “experience hunting” nature drove him to become an accomplished athlete but later he used that learned will and discipline to bicycle across continents, write articles, make an award-winning documentary and give back by volunteering at charities.
Still very much a free spirit, you can always find Dave either in the gym with a personal training client, motivating university/conference audiences or simply in a café smiling, high5’ing and making friends. (From the author.)
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Book Reviews
He’s big. He’s loud. He curses a lot and hugs strangers. And if you read his book, he might just be your new best friend.
Dan Cavalari - Drunk Cyclicst Book Review
Discussion Questions
1. How would you entitle your life story?
2. What would you do to directly impact the world? What’s stopping from doing it?
3. If you were going on a 5 month long trip AND had to carry all of your gear, what would you take?
4. After reading chapter entitled “What are you gonna do when you’re big. black and scary?” have you ever been the big, black and scary one? What did you do? How did it feel?
5. What’s your road trip playlist?
6. David has now volunteered at charities all over the planet, do you want him to give service with you at your favorite organization?
(Questions provided courtesy of the author.)
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