Paralyzed as the result of a medical error and fighting for a life that was statistically deemed inconceivable. It was in 2007 Keith J McCormick was presented with The Kessler Institute's Triumph Of The Human Spirit Award In essence I could not think of a better person to have written this book.

Most everyone has something they've always wanted to do and for many people the only thing holding them back is fear. Unbeknownst to many, the route to where you want to go is through your fear. If you want to create something in the future, you have to give up your now - who you are. This story is about a woman who did just that, leaving all the securites of home, she faced her fears of the unknown and traveled the world for a year with her easel, paints and her 13 year old daughter. Traveling alone, on a limited budget, they faced unforeseen fears and discovered their strengths, all the while having an incredible adventure. If you ever wanted to know, what would happen 'if'? Read Journeys: a grand adventure.