--- product_id: 56818665 title: "Journey Without a Map Paperback – May 30, 2013" brand: "gardner mckay" price: "219 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/56818665-journey-without-a-map-paperback-may-30-2013 store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Journey Without a Map Paperback – May 30, 2013 **Brand:** gardner mckay **Price:** 219 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Journey Without a Map Paperback – May 30, 2013 by gardner mckay - **How much does it cost?** 219 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/56818665-journey-without-a-map-paperback-may-30-2013) ## Best For - gardner mckay enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gardner mckay brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Journey Without a Map Paperback – May 30, 2013 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61M5gkNpYEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Living the Legend *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2013* Once or twice in a lifetime, someone comes along who "shines" - and Garner McKay was clearly such a man. I had only believed that to be true up until the day Journey Without a Map arrived in the mail, and I began to see that everything I had HOPED to be true about him... actually was. Most of the time, we weave fantasies about celebrities - what we would want them to be, how we would imagine their lives might unfold, but rarely do we get a glimpse into the inner sanctum of the person themselves. Journey Without a Map gives us not only a glimpse, but a wondrous travelogue of a life lived without compromise, without regret, without apology.I found the anecdotes in this book to be raw, poignant, and brutally honest - a rare look at the heart and soul of an extraordinary human being who first influenced my life at the age of 6, when I was in the living room and caught a glance at this handsome and enigmatic "Captain Adam Troy," from the old television series, ADVENTURES IN PARADISE. I can't say what it was that so deeply captured my attention, but suffice it to say, I recognized something in this man that transcended the character entirely.With that said - Journey Without a Map reads like a stunning narrative of the incredible, and gives the reader insights into what can happen when someone makes the decision to walk away from "civilized" society and take the world by the horns. His recounting of watching the Andrea Doria as she sank is somehow stunning in its simplicity - to realize this intrepid traveler was actually THERE at this moment in history. It's interesting to me as a writer of spiritual books that McKay's approach to life was so casual, yet so filled with those profound moments one may only recognize in hindsight. He writes in one section of the book about his decision to leave the Hollywood scene:"It was easy. Oh, how I longed to be a has-been."And so it went. I was leaving. I didn't know where I was going. It didn't matter, of course. I'd been well underpaid for 'Paradise', but, still, I had some money, enough to float me for a while. The movie offers from 20th Century Fox were generous enough and they were exactly what I didn't want. Stories about fictional men."I'm not sure where I got that vain, glorious idea that my life was worth more than a million dollars, but there it was..."I realized that the only way I'd ever change, would to be CHANGE. That I'd have to snap something in me, nothing else was going to do the snapping. Of course, it might; tragedy's a great snapper of habits. But you can't count on tragedy; it's never there when you want it."The ultimate joy of this book is impossible to express - the insights and inspirations are a reminder of what is possible when we let go of the programs and embrace Life in all its mystery, mysticism and in all its possibilities. Gardner McKay is a man who achieved what I personally consider to be one of the greatest tasks any human being faces: instead of just going through the motions like a writer putting words down on paper, McKay BECAME the character on a magnificent adventure, the star in the never-ending Journey Without a Map. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars VERY PERSONAL BIOGRAPHY *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2024* I've read about a quarter oof this book. I was a fan of Adventures in Paradise years ago, always wondered what happened to Gardner McKay. . He was an intelligent and sensitive person, walked away from Hollywood, was a sculptor and led a long interesting life. The book is apparently in his own words, based on journals he kept all his life, and supplemented with plenty of personal photos. Thank you to his widow for persuing this book. I intend to keep reading and expect to enjoy the rest of this book. i'd call it a good read. Recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars An Unusual Man *by C***L on Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2012* Back in the 1960's, I was IN LOVE with Gardner McKay and with his TV show, "Adventures in Paradise." In the show, Dashing Captain Adam Troy (McKay) sailed his schooner around French Polynesia. I ordered this book to get a look inside his head. He is decidedly unusual, intelligent, and rather Zen in his approach to life.Surprisingly, he despised his TV show, considering it juvenile and one-dimensional. He eschewed fame, and instead began a series of real-life adventures that included exploring the world and the jungle. McKay was an actual sailor, as well.The book is episodic and interesting. McKay's writing style is a bit unusual, including sentence fragments and bits of thought. His approach to all of his adventures seems a bit unemotional, and that is why I gave it only four stars. I think I expected a more enthusiastic recounting of McKay's journeys...after all, he WAS an adventurer on TV. However, I guess that is what his stories try to discount. Yet, he trekked all over the world - living with little luxury and a great deal of risk.Because of the book's episodic nature, it is easy to read and then to put down if need be. I enjoyed it, yet was disappointed (Mainly in myself for having preconceived notions). I will admit, I took a trip to Tahiti a few years ago...and I blame ADAM TROY! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/56818665-journey-without-a-map-paperback-may-30-2013](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/56818665-journey-without-a-map-paperback-may-30-2013) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*