Big Joe's Highway: When the Invisible Finally Stopped to Help

Author:   The Pelican Atelier
Publisher:   Independently Published
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9798246287149


Pages:   348
Publication Date:   30 January 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Big Joe's Highway: When the Invisible Finally Stopped to Help


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What if the people we never notice are the ones holding the world together?For thirty-four years, Big Joe was invisible. Just another trucker hauling freight across America's endless highways. Another set of headlights passing in the dark. Until one night on Interstate 80, when he stopped. Big Joe's Highway is a powerful, deeply human story about ordinary people who choose to see what others drive past. When a single act of kindness turns into something larger, a quiet network is born-truckers connected by CB radios, listening on Channel 23, watching for those stranded, afraid, or forgotten. They call it Code Angel. From blizzard rescues in Montana to late-night domestic violence escapes coordinated across state lines, these drivers are not heroes by title. They are mechanics, night owls, grandmothers, ex-cons, and loners who share one simple rule: nobody gets left behind on the highway. Told through cinematic scenes, CB radio transcripts, and intimate character portraits, this book follows Big Joe and the people drawn into his orbit. You will meet: A skeptical old-school driver forced to confront loss A woman coordinating rescues between delivery schedules A runaway who finds purpose after being seen Families whose lives change because someone finally stopped This is not a story about saving the world. It is a story about paying attention. Big Joe's Highway explores themes of invisibility, redemption, moral courage, and the quiet power of community in a world built for speed. It reminds us that service does not require perfection-only presence. If you believe small choices matter. If you have ever wondered who is watching while the rest of us rush past. If you are drawn to stories where humanity survives in overlooked places- This book is for you. Sometimes, the most radical act is simply stopping. A character-driven highway story about invisible people who choose to help Blends narrative fiction style with realistic, contemporary social themes Explores kindness, redemption, and moral courage in modern America Told through cinematic scenes and authentic CB radio dialogue Ideal for readers who enjoy emotional, thought-provoking storytelling

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Author:   The Pelican Atelier
Publisher:   Independently Published
Imprint:   Independently Published
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.467kg
ISBN:  

9798246287149


Pages:   348
Publication Date:   30 January 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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