At nineteen, Daniel Herman Jr. had a crazy idea — skateboard across America on a longboard. A few years later, he made it happen. Alone. With no sleeping gear, barely any money, and a whole lot of faith in God and the generosity of strangers.
What followed was a wild 3,200-mile journey where the unexpected became the everyday:
He spent two nights at the home of a satanist.
A raven dropped him bread.
He was nearly arrested for attending a church service.
His journey was featured on news stations, in newspapers, and on radio broadcasts.
Hundreds of people signed the back of his longboard with a Sharpie and added their own artwork.
And just 120 miles from the finish line, his longboard was stolen from him at a coffee shop in California.
But did that stop him? Would he ever see the board again?
Daniel’s
Story
Through deserts, mountains, and cities, Daniel learned that every encounter and every moment had a lesson. Every person he met had something to teach him. Each challenge revealed a deeper trust in God and the quiet power of kindness from strangers.
Love and Longboard is more than a memoir about travel. It’s about love, faith, and forgiveness. It’s about saying yes to a wild calling. It’s about experiencing provision in the most dire circumstances. It’s about hospitality that turns strangers into family and ordinary moments into something unforgettable.
Written with honesty, humor, and heart, Love and Longboard invites readers to see the road ahead differently. Whether you’re drawn to travel, faith, or true stories of perseverance, this book will leave you asking a simple question:
What would happen if you took that first step of faith?