{"product_id":"my-unexpected-journey","title":"My Unexpected Journey","description":"An autobiography and memoir by Peter Kenny, a retired teacher from Australia, chronicling loss and trauma, and the hope and community he found through Tolkien's world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“My Unexpected Journey is a remarkable piece of work for which the writer himself thanks Tolkien. I recommend this memoir highly. You will love the book; you will love the man.”\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n– John Callen, actor and director.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1971, recuperating from a horrific car accident, Peter Kenny received his first copy of The Hobbit. After surviving life-shattering trauma, Peter found consolation and hope in Tolkien’s words. So began a lifelong journey in fandom, lifting him from despair towards healing. Peter followed his passion for Middle-earth, finding fellowship and connection across the globe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMy Unexpected Journey chronicles Peter’s adventures, from his days as a schoolteacher reading tales of hobbits, to becoming a recognised speaker on Tolkien. Over the decades, Peter witnessed The Lord of the Rings go from cult book to pop culture phenomenon. His travels led him to far-flung locations and enabled him to form life-long friendships with actors from Peter Jackson’s films as well as renowned scholars.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA memoir and personal reflection on overcoming adversity, My Unexpected Journey is a heartfelt ode to J. R. R. Tolkien and the people who love his work, inviting readers to find the courage to endure even against impossible odds.","brand":"Boekie.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57056248856841,"sku":null,"price":22.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/3685\/0953\/files\/My-Unexpected-Journey-boek-cover-9789492469564_9ab34e38-073c-49a9-8a0e-555ae74b31fc.jpg?v=1778812917","url":"https:\/\/boekie.nl\/products\/my-unexpected-journey","provider":"Boekie.nl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}