{"product_id":"my-unexpected-journey-peter-kenny-9789492469564","title":"My Unexpected Journey: A Memoir of Fandom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"My Unexpected Journey is a remarkable piece of work for which the writer himself thanks Tolkien. I recommend this memoir highly. You will love the book; you will love the man.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- John Callen, actor and director.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1971, recuperating from a horrific car accident, Peter Kenny received his first copy of The Hobbit. After surviving life-shattering trauma, Peter found consolation and hope in Tolkien's words. So began a lifelong journey in fandom, lifting him from despair towards healing. Peter followed his passion for Middle-earth, finding fellowship and connection across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy Unexpected Journey chronicles Peter's adventures, from his days as a schoolteacher reading tales of hobbits, to becoming a recognised speaker on Tolkien. Over the decades, Peter witnessed The Lord of the Rings go from cult book to pop culture phenomenon. His travels led him to far-flung locations and enabled him to form life-long friendships with actors from Peter Jackson's films as well as renowned scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA memoir and personal reflection on overcoming adversity, My Unexpected Journey is a heartfelt ode to J. R. R. Tolkien and the people who love his work, inviting readers to find the courage to endure even against impossible odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Kenny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9492469561\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789492469564\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Stichting de Wereld Leest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d","brand":"Peter Kenny","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997850579199,"sku":"9789492469564","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/my-unexpected-journey-peter-kenny-9789492469564","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}