Playing in Traffic

About this book

Playing in Traffic is an adventure-travelogue of Stan Purdums journey by bicycle on the full length of U.S. Route 62 from Niagara Falls New York to El Paso Texas. Mingled in the narrative of the journey itself is the story of the U.S. highway system and accounts of several of the old historical roads that Route 62 intersects along the way. The book is filled with the authors humorous experiences fascinating encounters and wry observations all on this road that slices diagonally across Americas heartland. ?the story of a highway of a people and of a journey? a fascinating and diverse portrait of America. The Louisville Herald ?combines tidbits of conversations from the winding road? to be treasured? never tiresome. Craig Wilson The Akron Beacon Journal ?an unpretentious book? a grand adventure. But more than that it opens a window onto small-town America and the ordinary people who are quite happy to live there. Donna Marchetti The Cleveland Plain Dealer Stan Purdum is a writer editor and pastor. His published works include material as varied as a study of the Gospel of John a how-to book for newsletter editors numerous direct-mail campaigns articles on preaching sermons short stories family humor columns and bicycle-travel narratives. He lives in North Canton Ohio.