Amanda Mailey’s debut book, sidetracked, is a must read for those needing a life reset.
Get sidetracked and step into a personal story of starting over in Tirana, Albania.
Radio Interview
Watch a new video produced by the author after being interviewed by Paul O'Brien for the Pathways radio show and podcast on KBOO 90.7 FM in Portland, OR. Together they discuss 'sidetracked' and dive deeper into the themes and lessons from living in Albania. Watch to learn more about the author's path leading up to leaving the US in 2018 as well as what she's up to today.
eBook Versions Available
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Reader Reviews
“So good, I had to slow my read down. Laughter, tears all the feels❤️ A truly real and raw insight to picking up everything, kids, job, life....moving halfway across the world, to find insights to who and what life is. Day 91 had me in tears.”
— Katherine Transeth
“This story is a wonderful juxtaposition of two journeys; a physical journey of the Mailey families trip to Albania and the very personal journey of the author, Amanda Mailey. In disruption lies growth, and the Mailey's very much disrupted their American lifestyle.”
— Liam Hammer
“This was a great read! I am not that much of a reader given my busy schedule but this was a page-turner. And I will likely read this over and over. The author is so likable, so relatable, so real. I laughed and I cried. For anyone who has traveled to unknown places or lived abroad, this hits home. I am inspired for my next adventure so I can get #sidetracked.”
— Erin Tannock
When risking it all, in a quest to find joy in the art of living, comes at just the right time.
In the wake of Trump’s presidency, the #metoo movement, emboldened racism, gun violence rising, three layoffs in five years, and the height of commercialism, this successful ad executive has had enough. Spirit dampened, with mostly anger where there once was laughter, she risks it all in search of a more meaningful connection with herself, her family, and the world.
Set in her hometown of the PNW and the unfamiliar lands of Albania, she recounts her personal experience in an honest portrayal of self-discovery reflecting on mainstream American cultural norms and expectations. Knowing nothing about Tirana, Albania when she arrives, her observations of these two societies surface a new awakening. Get lost reading her intimate thoughts as she struggles to heal by hitting the reset button.