Three Harleys, Three Aussies, One American Dream

Book excerpt: Three Harleys, Three Aussies, One American Dream chronicles the escapades of three Australian baby boomers who rent Harley Davidsons and take to the back roads of western US searching for the real America. Racing down twisty back roads they face the challenges of crossing snowbound passes, suffer the heat of sweltering deserts, and risk the perils of city blues bars and country honky-tonks. Along the way they explore scenic national parks, experience the buzz of bustling cities, and soak up the atmosphere of famous places, while encountering a fascinating cast of characters ? from backwoods trappers to multimillionaires and the fearsome Harley Brotherhood. The stresses of hard traveling expose raw emotions between the three buddies, but their madcap escapades dissolve tensions and ultimately rebuild their bonds of friendship. More than just a traveller?s tale, the book reflects on the country?s tumultuous history, depicts the diversity of peoples and lifestyles in contemporary USA, and asks the question: Is the iconic American Dream fading?