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Things Become Other Things
Book • 2025
Things Become Other Things blends memoir and travel writing, recounting a 300-mile walk on Japan's Kumano Kodō routes.
The journey reflects on the author's childhood, experiences as an adoptee, and his relocation to Japan, while exploring history, literature, and spirituality in rural Japan.
The book is a poignant exploration of personal growth and cultural insight.
The journey reflects on the author's childhood, experiences as an adoptee, and his relocation to Japan, while exploring history, literature, and spirituality in rural Japan.
The book is a poignant exploration of personal growth and cultural insight.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Mentioned by
Tim Ferriss as
Craig Mod 's book about a walk he did during COVID on the Kii Peninsula of Japan.



871 snips
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Mentioned by
Jonathan Fields as
Craig Mod 's latest book, weaving his journey into an intimate letter to a childhood friend.



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Mentioned by Paddy O’Connell as being about a 300-mile walk along Japan's thousand-year pilgrimage routes.

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Mentioned by
Alastair Humphreys as
Craig Mod 's new book about a 30-day walk through Japan and a decade of walking experiences.



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Mentioned by
Matt Rodbard as Craig Maude's debut memoir, about his experiences walking around Japan.


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Mentioned by
Haley Radke as a beautiful and moving memoir that honestly portrays the complexities of adoption.


Craig Mod
Mentioned by
Lawrence Puryear as a walking memoir tracing a 300-mile journey along ancient pilgrimage paths in rural Japan.


Craig Mod: Things Become Things That Last