Hitch-Hiking To Alaska The Way Of Soulful Service by Jim Burklo

Jim Burklo’s book is a must-read for those interested in exploring the intersection between service, learning and meaning-making. Through stories and thoughtful prose, Burklo offers a loving critique of our common preconceived notions about service and artfully presents a framework for engaging in ethical and meaningful action. I know of no other person who could better blend deep intellectual explorations with rich spiritual questions through such powerful story-telling. Pick up the book and begin hitchhiking to a more profound way of seeing service.
Kent Koth, Director, Center for Service and Community Engagement
Director, Seattle University Youth Initiative
Seattle University

Written with raw heart energy fueled by years of disciplined reflection and practice. Whether you are Christian or not, read this book when you are close to burn-out and ready to quit your job in the good works department.
Dr. Ulrike Wiethaus
Professor of Religion and American Ethnic Studies
Wake Forest University

In this powerful and provocative book, Jim Burklo brings to life the faces of those whom we so easily marginalize, and in the process redefines the spiritual life.
Retired Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong
Author of Re-Claiming the Bible for a Non-Religious World