Thomas Gissing

Turning Point Thomas Gissing

Being young and free can be the best of times, and it can be the worst. In 2013, Tom was at a crossroads in his life. Like many 20 somethings coming to the end of a university degree, the world seemed full of opportunity, and yet all this talk about the future seemed too much to bear. Surrounded by uncertainty about his career path and about himself, he looked to a life on the road for clarity. With little more than a tent and his teenage bicycle, he set out on what was supposed to be the adventure of a lifetime. It was, but not in the way he expected. Turning Point tells the story of Tom's 3 month bicycle journey, and how his trip became an important moment in his life. Told with honesty and a healthy dose of self-deprecation, this book is both a serious and yet light-hearted look at the struggles that many young people face as they transition into adulthood. Maybe you can remember what it was like as a young person trying to shape your future, or maybe you find yourself there now. If so, this book is for you.