Desolation Peak

Length: 7 hrs 10 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

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In the summer of 1956, Jack Kerouac embarked on a transformative journey to Desolation Peak, serving as a fire lookout for the US Forest Service while seeking enlightenment through introspection. Drawing from his journal, this audiobook unveils the raw realities of his life, including his struggles with poverty, mood swings, and existential questions about his writing and faith. Alongside the journal, listeners will find Kerouac's literary projects and creative works, including poems and prose sketches, that offer a deeper insight into his artistic mind during this pivotal time.

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