Review of Man Mission
Posted: 11 Jan 2022, 21:50
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Man Mission is an autobiography written by Eytan Uliel. The plot centers around four friends: the protagonist, Sam, Daniel, and Alec, and their annual insane trips across six of the seven continents. During the narration, life-altering decisions are made, such as marrying, starting a new career, and becoming a father. It also follows the journey of self-discovery of what it means to be a man.
The book is divided into three sections, each with five man missions, for a total of 15 missions, with each segment representing a distinct stage in their development as men. A "Man Mission" is essentially a crazy journey in some parts of the world to engage in physical labor and rough it against the elements. The first mission was an impulsive hiking trip to New Zealand involving only two members. They were supposed to hike the Harper’s Pass Trail, which was fifty-five miles long. It was a poorly planned trip that ended in hilarity with a hitched ride with drug dealers. The second trip to Japan involved cycling from Tokyo to Niigata, crossing the Japanese Alps in the process. It begins amusingly enough, with absurd clothing and illegally boarding a Japanese train, leaving a panting and puffing conductor behind. During this trip, they visited a temple in Japan and met Mr. Takeda, who gave unsolicited advice and then proceeded to share his secret to a happy life with them, much to their bewilderment. These first two trips marked the beginning of a yearly adventure that would last fifteen years.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story is amusing, and the protagonist is a clown in general, which I found endearing. The committee's so-called formal emails were hilarious. I adored the vital statistics at the end of each chapter, which served as a summary of their journey. The little quotes at the beginning of each chapter, one from the Bible and one from people, were inspiring to read. I also liked the bargains with their partners, who were hilariously named "The Wives Committee." It was an accurate representation of the compromises that occur in relationships. The little maps provided at the beginning of each mission were cute and gave a visual representation of their activities, which served to add to the realism of the stories.
The book was a lot of fun to read, and I was enthralled the entire time. The fact that it is an autobiography inspired me so much that I am now encouraged to travel, albeit on a much smaller budget. I could not think of anything negative to say about it, and it was also professionally edited, which made reading it easy.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. There was no confusion while reading because the author did an exceptional job of achieving a smooth transition back and forth between time frames and plots and subplots. It was a masterpiece and had the perfect blend of action, comedy, and drama.
This book is suitable for a wide range of readers. I recommend it to anyone interested in reading about the bonds of friendship, the transition from youth to middle-aged man, and the physical and psychological changes that come with it. It is also a suitable book for those looking for exotic adventures and the experiences that come with them. This book, however, contains a lot of swearing, and I would not recommend it to anyone who is offended by it.
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Man Mission
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Man Mission is an autobiography written by Eytan Uliel. The plot centers around four friends: the protagonist, Sam, Daniel, and Alec, and their annual insane trips across six of the seven continents. During the narration, life-altering decisions are made, such as marrying, starting a new career, and becoming a father. It also follows the journey of self-discovery of what it means to be a man.
The book is divided into three sections, each with five man missions, for a total of 15 missions, with each segment representing a distinct stage in their development as men. A "Man Mission" is essentially a crazy journey in some parts of the world to engage in physical labor and rough it against the elements. The first mission was an impulsive hiking trip to New Zealand involving only two members. They were supposed to hike the Harper’s Pass Trail, which was fifty-five miles long. It was a poorly planned trip that ended in hilarity with a hitched ride with drug dealers. The second trip to Japan involved cycling from Tokyo to Niigata, crossing the Japanese Alps in the process. It begins amusingly enough, with absurd clothing and illegally boarding a Japanese train, leaving a panting and puffing conductor behind. During this trip, they visited a temple in Japan and met Mr. Takeda, who gave unsolicited advice and then proceeded to share his secret to a happy life with them, much to their bewilderment. These first two trips marked the beginning of a yearly adventure that would last fifteen years.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story is amusing, and the protagonist is a clown in general, which I found endearing. The committee's so-called formal emails were hilarious. I adored the vital statistics at the end of each chapter, which served as a summary of their journey. The little quotes at the beginning of each chapter, one from the Bible and one from people, were inspiring to read. I also liked the bargains with their partners, who were hilariously named "The Wives Committee." It was an accurate representation of the compromises that occur in relationships. The little maps provided at the beginning of each mission were cute and gave a visual representation of their activities, which served to add to the realism of the stories.
The book was a lot of fun to read, and I was enthralled the entire time. The fact that it is an autobiography inspired me so much that I am now encouraged to travel, albeit on a much smaller budget. I could not think of anything negative to say about it, and it was also professionally edited, which made reading it easy.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. There was no confusion while reading because the author did an exceptional job of achieving a smooth transition back and forth between time frames and plots and subplots. It was a masterpiece and had the perfect blend of action, comedy, and drama.
This book is suitable for a wide range of readers. I recommend it to anyone interested in reading about the bonds of friendship, the transition from youth to middle-aged man, and the physical and psychological changes that come with it. It is also a suitable book for those looking for exotic adventures and the experiences that come with them. This book, however, contains a lot of swearing, and I would not recommend it to anyone who is offended by it.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
