Magnificent Marginal Men

“Magnificent Marginal Men is a nonfiction memoir about the unique, and often wild, life of a long-haul moving man. Told in twenty-nine short stories, the book profiles a rugged subculture and its unforgettable inhabitants who drive and thrive on the margins of society. The book details what happens when a man with a degree in philosophy decides that he “would not survive a regular career in a box full of people,” and sets out in Snowbird, one of the most beautiful, elegant and biggest tractor trailers of her time. With her sparkling orange and gray paint job, polished aluminum wheels, chrome front bumper and tall exhaust stacks, Snowbird is a “splendid time machine, a ship of the American highways.” To say that the book is quintessentially an American tale of grit, adventure and danger is all true, but underneath the exciting surface is a deeply felt story of the human heart and how what we do shapes what we become.” – Mandy Monath, author of This is Like That: Poems and Process

On cross-country adventures over snowy mountain passes and searing desert highways, peril and opportunity are navigated as the dreams of a young trucker are realized. Humorous, poignant, absurd and charming moments are revealed in this rare glimpse into a long-haul mover’s life on the road. Along the way, life lessons shape the character, set the moral mortar and create the inner strength so necessary for success in this difficult industry.

Woven inside this series of tales is a single thread that lays bare the choices and decisions that mark a trail for the process of realizing one’s dreams. Magnificent Marginal Men is multi-faceted, illustrating the importance of mentorship, demonstrating the processes of entrepreneurship, and displaying the mindset and the formula for making dreams come true. It is an American success story, an inspiration for anyone who feels that they must make their own destiny.