{"product_id":"building-the-beast","title":"Building The Beast: How (Not) To Build An Overland Camper","description":"\u003ci\u003eFeaturing 'The Beast', an expedition truck, as seen on TV*\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Vintage Truck: An Amateur Team: An Immovable Deadline\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Comic Memoir of a Crazy Idea\u003cbr\u003eAwarded a Readers' Favorite 5* Seal!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this captivating true story, join an intrepid married couple as they take another wild leap into the world of nomadic living.\u003cbr\u003eFour years previously, Jackie and Mark gave up work to embark on a permanent road trip with four dogs. However, one Friday the 13th, forces beyond their control cause them to throw caution to the wind and buy a 30-year-old army truck sight unseen from the internet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTheir goal: to create an expedition truck fit to drive overland to Mongolia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow them as they dive headfirst into the daunting but thrilling task of converting this rugged vehicle into a perfect off-grid tiny house on wheels. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYet their first ever DIY van conversion proves to be a rollercoaster ride, when they sell their house to fund the build, and Friday the 13th comes back to haunt them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIs their confidence that, 'there's always a solution, ' misplaced? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith their relationship, sanity, and finances on the line, can they navigate the pitfalls of their first-ever build and avoid becoming homeless? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with quirky van life friends and unexpected twists, this is an inspiring tale of perseverance, friendship, and finding the courage to conquer the challenges that face those who dare to chase their dreams. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*\u003ci\u003e The Beast made a guest appearance on Ben Fogle's New Lives In The Wild\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eARC Reviews: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders' Favorite 5*: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Although hilarious at times, their patience was stretche to the limit.\" https: \/\/readersfavorite.com\/book-review\/building-the-beast \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An honest and often funny account of the realities of when people actually begin to live their dream.\" \u003ci\u003eAnna Rashbrook, Author\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e!...You never know what will happen next!\" \u003ci\u003eCarrie Riseley, Author\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The trials and tribulations of building a home on six wheels, told with laughter and insight... \u003cb\u003ea must read\u003c\/b\u003e - even if it's just to stop you making the same mistakes!\"\u003ci\u003e Maximilian Sam, Award-Winning Author\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This book is \u003cb\u003ea fantastic look at designing a unique project\u003c\/b\u003e and going for it with humor and perseverance. If one is tired of another 'chucking it all and renovating an old house' story, this is \u003cb\u003ea quixotic twist that will keep you entertained\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003ci\u003eKari Iverson Lane\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eHugely inspirational\u003c\/b\u003e, because I think many would have just given up trying, with all the things they had to put in place to get their dream of owning and converting The Beast off the ground. \u003cb\u003eWhat a story - and a fabulously entertaining book\/read\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003ci\u003eJulie Haigh, Goodreads Librarian and Top 1,000 Amazon reviewer.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"None","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46344085274834,"sku":"9781739622237","price":22.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/8980\/5233\/files\/1_9b2ac8c5-e4d5-4722-9e04-fd4d993c4ff1.jpg?v=1763167023","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo.ca\/products\/building-the-beast","provider":"Indigo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}