This book charts the captivating life of Steven who leaves home at seventeen and doesn't return until his twilight years. His adventures span from the southern plains and wilds of the American Southwest (including Navajo country and witchcraft) to the volatile Middle East, all against a backdrop of profound social change. Shaped by the counterculture of the 60s and 70s and the rapid pace of the 80s. His story is a compelling portrait of personal growth and adaptation to a dramatically evolving world.