"Walking In My Great-grandfather's Footsteps" is an enhanced e-Book based on the true story of Christopher Tunstall's 410-mile walk through two countries and three states as he realized his dream of walking in his paternal great-grandfather's, Joseph John "JJ" Lannin, footsteps to recreate his life's journey, physically and spiritually when he embarked on The Lannin Walk Part 1.Christopher completed his 410-mile trek from Quebec, Canada to Boston, MA after a twenty-six day adventure crossing two countries and through three states--a walk that retraced the same route that JJ took in 1880. What started out as a 15-day itinerary turned into a 40-day adventure into the unknown with unexpected twists and turns throughout Christopher's travels. His historical expedition not only gave him insight into the inspirational Horatio Alger life of JJ's early years, it also helped Christopher to better understand the challenges we all face today in living the American Dream in the 21st century. Christopher journeyed into the past by referencing historical information about JJ's life to better understand the mindset of prior generations who came to the "Land of Opportunity" with an inherent belief that anything was possible through hard work, sacrifice, and determination. And, the Lannin Walk Part 1 sought to answer the question, "Is the American Dream still possible today?"JJ Lannin was a penniless orphan who against all odds became one of the most powerful men in the Northeast who...Became the owner of the Providence Grays, Buffalo Bisons and the Boston Red Sox. Purchased Babe Ruth's contract and won consecutive World Series titles.Was rated as the "Executive of the pre-World War II" period in Red Sox Century by authors Glenn Stout and Richard Johnson. Walked Charles A. Lindbergh across the tarmac of his Long Island airfield to see him off on his famous transatlantic flight.Became a multimillionaire, philanthropist and New York real estate tycoon. Died on May 15,1928 when he mysteriously "fell" from the ninth floor of his own hotel in Brooklyn, NY. Was Inducted into The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in June 2004.
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