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Review of Naked in the Road
by Richard Bissell

Some will Compare Pomeroy's work, Naked in the Road to Henry David Thoreau's Walden. But Pomeroy does Thoreau one better, he teaches while allowing the reader to truly enjoy the journey. Naked in the Road is part philosophy, travel guide, and adventure. The narrator, some would call him a thinly disguised Pomeroy, decides one day to leave his life of materialism and ease in order to find out what is truly necessary in life. He takes nothing with him, not even a name. It is easy to get lost in this book and you will find yourself wondering if you could find shelter, food, clothing, and a new life, if you had nothing to guide you but your wits. You will find yourself caring about this strange nameless man and you will find yourself learning from his philosophy. Follow the narrator as he reasons about necessity and distinguishes want from need. There is much original and truly inspired thought during this journey. Pomeroy shares his far-reaching search for the true meaning of life, and allows us to share in his search for the true self. Pomeroy writes a compelling story that teaches us to live our lives in a more thoughtful way. Question what you have been taught, experience life through your own eyes, don't follow the unwashed masses-think for yourself. These are just a few of the lessons that Naked in the Road can teach us. If each one of us took this journey, we too could discover what is truly necessary in our own lives and we might just be able to discover the source of true contentment.