THE COMPASS BROKE, I KEPT WALKING

Don't let the title fool you. This isn't a story about the outdoors or a book about trails or wilderness. It's about a life lived wide open, and the unexpected places it takes you

At 76, William has moved through the world with curiosity, courage, and an open heart, always learning from every job he held, every country he explored, every person he crossed paths with, and every unexpected turn in the road.

The Compass Broke, I Kept Walking is his warm, honest, and deeply human reflection on a lifetime of motion, meaning, and earned wisdom. Readers say they feel as though they're right beside him, in the rooms, on the streets, in the moments that shaped him. Some describe it as looking over his shoulder as he navigates seventy-plus years of ups, downs, surprises, and quiet revelations. William never tells you what you should learn from his life. Instead, he shares what he learned and what he would do if he had the chance to walk those moments again, while recognizing he wouldn't know what he knows today without the very ups and downs life handed him.

This isn't a story about hardship. It's a story about living fully, moving forward with clarity, gratitude, and zero regrets. From early adventures to hard-won successes, from unexpected detours to the experiences that forged his character, William writes with the clarity of someone who never quit, never panicked, and never stopped moving forward. His voice is steady, inviting, and grounded in the belief that every experience, good or bad, can become a teacher if you let it.

Readers describe the book as uplifting, wise, and impossible to put down. They see themselves in these pages. They feel encouraged, understood, and reminded that life doesn't require perfect directions, only the courage to keep walking.

If you enjoy real stories told with heart, humor, and perspective, this book will stay with you long after the final tick.