California, USA - August 22, 2026 - Tim Skillman, first-time author, releases his memoir Looped, an intimate and adventurous account of a father, husband, and successful business consultant who walks away from a 20-year career and a life of stability in search of purpose, adventure, and self-discovery.
In Looped, Skillman recounts a year-long, eight-thousand-mile journey spanning the Great Lakes, the Mississippi River, the Eastern Caribbean, and back through New York City and the Erie Canal. Along the way, he confronts pirates, storms, and life-altering decisions, ultimately finding love and a renewed sense of purpose. This memoir provides readers with a candid look at the anxiety and restlessness often associated with midlife and demonstrates that it is possible to break free from societal expectations and reclaim one’s life.
“According to Cornell University sociologist Elaine Wethington, over 25% of Americans between the ages of 35 and 65 experience a midlife crisis,” Skillman explains. “I wrote this book to share my journey of leaving it all behind, pursuing a dream, and discovering meaning, in hopes of inspiring others to take courageous steps toward the life they truly want.”
Raised on Lake Angeles north of Detroit, Skillman embraced adventure and risk from a young age alongside his siblings. After 20 years of conventional success and raising a family, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of sailing across oceans, facing both physical and emotional challenges that tested his courage and resilience.
Looped is a story of risk, resilience, and rediscovery—a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to reinvent itself at any stage of life. Readers can expect a narrative that blends adventure, self-reflection, and the search for true purpose.
About the Author
Tim Skillman was raised on Lake Angeles, north of Detroit, in the 1960s and 1970s. The fifth child of an auto industry executive and socialite, he grew up embracing freedom, adventure, and calculated risk. He holds two degrees from the University of Michigan and spent 20 years in conventional business before pursuing his lifelong dream of sailing across the globe.
Primary Message for Readers
The anxiety and lack of meaning associated with a midlife crisis is real. Tim Skillman survived it. You can too.
Looped is now available for readers seeking inspiration, adventure, and a reminder that it is never too late to pursue a meaningful change. The book can be purchased through Amazon and other major online bookstores, making Tim Skillman’s journey accessible to readers around the world. Readers can also learn more about Tim Skillman and his journey by visiting his official website: https://www.timskillmanis.com/
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