One Inch Above the Water

Running Away on America's Rivers

By: Jim Payne

Narrated by: Jim Payne

Jim Payne follows the waterways of America, living a Tom Sawyer life in his 12-foot kayak, getting scared, soaked, and bailed out of trouble by Samaritans he discovers along the way. His escapades span the country, from the Hudson River to the Columbia, from the Mississippi to the Erie Canal.

As Payne's adventures unfold, you never know what's around the next bend He's entrapped by security guards at Mount Vernon, loses his rudder off the Florida Keys, and sleeps in Franklin Roosevelt's bed. Across 1,600 miles, this middle-aged runaway often loses his sense of direction, but never his sense of humor.

©2008 James L. Payne (P)2023 James L. Payne

One man’s longing for adventure.

Jim’s enthusiasm for living a meaningful life comes through in his writing. A former political science professor, who yearns to challenge himself, he finds human connection and kindness along his journey. This audiobook is narrated by the author himself and was a pleasure to listen to.