A laugh-out-loud funny true story of a loving relationship, a grand adventure, and a promise kept.

It was only a few years after the starry-eyed young couple got married when scary news threatened to take the wind out of their sails. But Sean Dietrich's wife, Jamie, wouldn't let it. She dared to hope for and plan for a great big adventure, and she made him promise to do it with her. For love and the promise of biscuits along the way, Sean--who was never an athlete of any kind--undertook the bike ride of a lifetime and lived to talk about it.

In this true-life tale, master storyteller Sean Dietrich--also known as the beloved columnist and creator of the blog and podcast "Sean of the South"--shares their hilarious, touching, and sometimes terrifying story of the long bike ride to conquer The Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath trail. As you laugh out loud through every hard-won mile and lose yourself in his signature poignancy, you'll experience a great adventure that, in the end, will remind you of what's most important in life, the value of keeping your promises, and the importance of connection in your most treasured relationships.

A feel-good read you won't be able to put down, You Are My Sunshine dares you to hope for an adventure of your own.

About the Author
Sean Dietrich is a columnist, podcaster, stand-up storyteller, and novelist known for his commentary on life in the American South. His work has appeared in Southern Living, Good Grit, South magazine, and other publications, and he has authored fourteen books. Follow Sean's daily writing at seandietrich.com or @seanofthesouth on Instagram.

Reviews
A perfect collision of southern wit and tissue-reaching truths. Sean and Jamie's story is authentic, raw, and inspiring. A must-read. Laura Jean Bell, host of Y'all Podcast
Dietrich's sense of humor and openness to others adds layers of richness to the text...[he] cleverly illustrates the importance of maintaining relationships, keeping promises, and being true to oneself. A heartfelt and inspiring journey. Kirkus
Sean Dietrich is one of America's greatest living storytellers. His writing is full of heart, humor, and honesty. The world would be a better place if more people read Sean Dietrich's books. That's a fact. Thank the good Lord that Sean Dietrich writes a lot better than he looks. How he landed a woman like Jamie, I'll never know. Sean Dietrich has a gift for storytelling that makes me slightly envious. If I weren't so much better looking than Sean Dietrich, I'd be jealous of how well he writes. Christopher Thomas, founder, MADE SOUTH
Sean Dietrich's sentences are the crack cocaine of literary humor. You Are My Sunshine is delivered with a style that would make Mark Twain jealous. Trust me: if you liked Lewis Grizzard, you will love Sean Dietrich! Andy Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Traveler's Gift, founder of WisdomHarbour.com
There's a new book, thank goodness, from Sean Dietrich, with the Sean magic on it. Sean magic, as I call it, is the ability to weave together a story that grabs you by the heart, the throat, the stomach--wherever it needs to get a hold of you to make you react. Dave Ramsey, eight-time national bestselling author and personal finance expert
This book is more than a travel guide for the C and O trail. With his characteristic humor, insight, and talent, Sean shows us what it means to keep going...through a cancer diagnosis, during a global pandemic, or just over the ridge in the next difficult climb. Shawn Smucker, author of The Weight of Memory



Book Information
ISBN 9780310355786
Author Sean Dietrich
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint Zondervan
Publisher Zondervan
Weight(grams) 312g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 139mm * 24mm