Review of Man Mission
Posted: 26 Apr 2022, 04:57
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Four middle-aged men came up with the outlandish idea of an "Annual Man Mission." They would travel to an agreed-upon part of the globe and spend a week trying to rough it, against the better judgment of their wives and sometimes themselves. They embarked on an annual rollercoaster of hiking, kayaking, cycling, trekking, and pretty much anything it took to get away from whatever ups and downs they had in their lives. Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is a memoir detailing the experiences of four blokes – including the author – on their journey through adulthood.
At first, it was nothing more than just an adventure for Eytan. However, as the years went by, he encountered people from different parts of the world who would impart words of wisdom to him, which he could relate to and use in his life struggles back home when he wasn't busy playing around and exploring with his buddies. Alec, Sam, and Daniel, who apparently were all best friends with Eytan, also had their individual challenges; regardless, they were supportive of one another, created a light atmosphere wherever they could, and made harmless jokes about their murky situations.
The story was a fast-paced masterpiece in every sense of the word. The level of description the author used is remarkable. I thought it was ingenious that the author added little notes at the end of each "man mission"; to give the reader an analysis of the sum of their experiences on the journey. Other than the lighthearted dialogues, a heap of introspection, and the cohesiveness of the storytelling, the book offers a deep insight into some of the physical and mental struggles facing an average grown-up man. I had an enjoyable time getting into the story, as there was never a dull moment. I applaud the author for going to great lengths to show that an average man's life is not as simple as graduating from school, choosing a career, getting married and starting a family, but that there can be complications at every turn. The book is easily relatable, as it deals with real-life issues and how they can hamper one's perceived progress and state of happiness.
However, the book is not without its faults. I had a difficult time reading this book, as the texts were quite small and illegible; this was the major dampener on my reading experience. Besides the poor e-book formatting, I had no other issues with this book.
I would award this book a rating of four out of four stars. The writing was almost flawless, and the book seemed professionally edited, as I encountered only a single error while reading.
I would recommend this book to avid readers who like to read about adventure stories, other people's travel experiences, and life experiences in general. This book is meant for a mature audience, as it contains heavy usage of profanities.
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Man Mission
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Four middle-aged men came up with the outlandish idea of an "Annual Man Mission." They would travel to an agreed-upon part of the globe and spend a week trying to rough it, against the better judgment of their wives and sometimes themselves. They embarked on an annual rollercoaster of hiking, kayaking, cycling, trekking, and pretty much anything it took to get away from whatever ups and downs they had in their lives. Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is a memoir detailing the experiences of four blokes – including the author – on their journey through adulthood.
At first, it was nothing more than just an adventure for Eytan. However, as the years went by, he encountered people from different parts of the world who would impart words of wisdom to him, which he could relate to and use in his life struggles back home when he wasn't busy playing around and exploring with his buddies. Alec, Sam, and Daniel, who apparently were all best friends with Eytan, also had their individual challenges; regardless, they were supportive of one another, created a light atmosphere wherever they could, and made harmless jokes about their murky situations.
The story was a fast-paced masterpiece in every sense of the word. The level of description the author used is remarkable. I thought it was ingenious that the author added little notes at the end of each "man mission"; to give the reader an analysis of the sum of their experiences on the journey. Other than the lighthearted dialogues, a heap of introspection, and the cohesiveness of the storytelling, the book offers a deep insight into some of the physical and mental struggles facing an average grown-up man. I had an enjoyable time getting into the story, as there was never a dull moment. I applaud the author for going to great lengths to show that an average man's life is not as simple as graduating from school, choosing a career, getting married and starting a family, but that there can be complications at every turn. The book is easily relatable, as it deals with real-life issues and how they can hamper one's perceived progress and state of happiness.
However, the book is not without its faults. I had a difficult time reading this book, as the texts were quite small and illegible; this was the major dampener on my reading experience. Besides the poor e-book formatting, I had no other issues with this book.
I would award this book a rating of four out of four stars. The writing was almost flawless, and the book seemed professionally edited, as I encountered only a single error while reading.
I would recommend this book to avid readers who like to read about adventure stories, other people's travel experiences, and life experiences in general. This book is meant for a mature audience, as it contains heavy usage of profanities.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes