The book is an account of a journey using local service buses from Lands End in the deepest south west of England up to John OGroats in the far north east of Scotland.
From a unique perspective 'A View from the Pillion' relates Jean's hair raising and fun filled adventures as she endures blizzards, howling gales, freezing fog, downpours and blistering heat whilst perched uncomfortably on the pillion of a motorcycle.
In an age where there are 140 million registered automobiles in the United States, the author of Zen Driving explores the car-driver phenomenon and discusses urban air pollution and other issues.