A Ronin's Tale

From a unique upbringing in a meditation commune in the Midwest, to bouncing in a biker bar, and serving in the military, Nick Osborne eventually found himself donning a suit, bored and lifeless as a company man. But in 2018, a week after his fortieth birthday, he unexpectedly lost his career prompting him to sell all his possessions and ditch his cellphone. For nine months he wandered without an itinerary throughout Southeast Asia, testing himself in intensive martial art camps, trekking high into the Himalayas, and ultimately ending up on the riverbanks of the Ganges. A Ronin’s Tale delves into the mysterious complexities of manhood, and the elusive pursuit to be courageous, particularly when immersed in adversity and self-doubt. Told with honesty, vulnerability, and humor, Nick weaves his wildly adventurous hero’s journey through the dense spiritual and masculinity forests, while divulging intimate details of his initiation toward inner peace and wholeness. Read more