Out of the Pale

The Compass Broke, I Kept Walking is a heartfelt and inspiring memoir that chronicles one man’s lifelong journey of grit, resilience, and discovery. This is not a book about trails or the outdoors—it's a true story of a life lived fully, shaped by courage, curiosity, and gratitude. With clarity and warmth, William reflects on decades of work, travel, relationships, unexpected detours, and hard-won wisdom. Readers feel as if they are walking alongside him through moments of triumph, challenge, and quiet revelation. Uplifting, wise, and impossible to put down, this memoir reminds us that life doesn’t require perfect directions—just the courage to keep moving forward.