A real journal, a surreal book. Hidden for years - until now. This mind-bending, rule-breaking story is a real diary. The walker's incredible journey is filled with fears and failures, hopes and joys, colour and darkness. A young man faces everything from unwanted thoughts, to unrequited love, to unavoidable events. In a world without reason, can you find your way? From the Author: The story of The Walk I started writing these words as a way to deal. I realised I had to let them flow out of me onto a page. What started as an honest stream of consciousness, revealed itself as a true story of inner turbulence. From youthful optimism to cynical truths to utter despair - and maybe even a source of strength and determination. I never planned to share this thing that turned out to be my journal. I betrayed the words, locking them away so I would not take those thoughts out into the world with me. These pages have been stuck in a box, without light or air, for almost 20 years. Coming to terms with our own journey is different for everyone. The secrets we guard the closest are our own true feelings. But words are meant to breathe, and a story is meant to be told. So I am finally giving these words freedom; I am inviting you to walk in my shoes - and find your own way through the pages of my journey.