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William J. White’s “The Voyage of A Wiseman” to be Displayed at a Book Festival at Printers Row, Chicago

A gripping true story of addiction, survival, and ultimate change sheds a necessary light on the hidden costs of a difficult era.


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Peer into a dark chapter of history through a lens of hope and warning in William J. White’s “The Voyage of A Wiseman,” a vital testament to the power of survival and the necessity of education.

The book marketing and self-publishing company ReadersMagnet will showcase “The Voyage of A Wiseman” by William J. White at a renowned outdoor book festival at Printers Row in Chicago. This event will occur along South Dearborn Street, stretching from Ida B. Wells Drive to Polk Street, on September 12-13, 2026.

“The Voyage of A Wiseman” traces the harrowing journey of Joe Tate, a young Midwesterner whose life intersects with the sudden, explosive rise of the 1970s drug epidemic. What begins as a carefree youth quickly spirals into a dark, chaotic world of substance abuse that routinely pushes boundaries and claims the lives of those closest to him. The book pulls back the curtain on a devastating lifestyle, offering a raw, unfiltered look at realities that many people remain blind to.

Having miraculously endured the profound physical and psychological trauma of his past, the author uses his survival as a launchpad for urgent advocacy. The text acts as a compassionate wake-up call, emphasizing the desperate need for comprehensive drug education in classrooms nationwide, with the ultimate goal of transforming personal tragedy into a shield for future generations.

William J. White is an author, advocate, and long-time community mentor. After escaping the grip of substance abuse, he dedicated years of his life to guiding young people as a youth baseball and high school wrestling coach, blending real-world wisdom with positive reinforcement.

Get a copy of “The Voyage of A Wiseman” by William J. White today via Amazon. Stay updated by connecting with the author on Facebook, YouTube, and his website at https://wisemansvoyage.com/.

Visit the ReadersMagnet exhibit space at the book festival at Printers Row at booth RR to view this impactful title in person.

Author’s Biography:
Born in Clinton, Iowa, in 1953, William J. White spent his formative years in Maquoketa, where he found himself caught in the undercurrent of the 1970s drug culture. Following a miraculous escape from the dangers of drug addiction, he relocated to California in 1976 to reconnect with family. There, he built a life focused on community service, spending over a decade influencing local youth as a dedicated baseball and wrestling coach. He stepped away from coaching to put his experiences into writing, completing “The Voyage of A Wiseman” to share critical insights and spearhead a message of awareness and healing.

Book Details

  • Book Title: “The Voyage of A Wiseman”
  • Author: William J. White
  • Genre: Non-Fiction / Memoir & Advocacy
  • Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Published Date: June 6, 2014

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