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[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]

"If you choose a different life, it will be strange at first, but in time almost anything can become normal." This statement was made by Peter, a German skipper in Man Mission by Eytan Uliel, on page 177. The four men are obviously in awe of how Peter has taken charge of his life. They are dissatisfied but afraid to make any drastic change in their lives. Hence, the above statement from Peter. Apparently, all they need is the courage to make the change.

Man Mission is a book about four men who navigate the different stages of their lives. Their lives morph from change to confusion to more change and eventually, realisation. As a way to get out of their rut temporarily, the men organise annual getaway trips. These trips are tagged Man Mission (MM). For them, it is a way to prove themselves by performing gruelling "manly" tasks, in the form of physical activities. Along the line, the missions become a way for the men to escape, bond, heal, and find solace among themselves in the face of the drastic changes they are all experiencing.

There are not many books that project the mind and thoughts of a man. Based on this, I appreciated reading this book from a man's point of view. Man Mission gave a glimpse into the raw emotions that men are not normally able to express. It showed their fear, uncertainty, and anxiety in the face of the life changes they were experiencing. Through the annual trips, the thoughts of the protagonist, and the conversations of the men, the author was able to walk us through these emotions. He showed us how it affected the men as well as how it affected their growth. As it turned out, they did not have it all figured out irrespective of how macho they seemed.

Eytan Uliel gave such thorough descriptions in this book. I was easily able to visualise the structures and environment described during the Man Mission trips. There was a great balance in the storytelling. I was able to enjoy the description of the exotic places, the experiences of the men, and the narration of their personal lives outside the Man Missions. The vocabulary was rich and the incorporation of simple and complex words was brilliant.

There are no negative aspects of this book that stand out to me. That said, the inclusion of Bible verses at the beginning of each Man Mission chapter might not appeal to every reader. The swear words used by the men on different occasions would also not appeal to every reader. This book was exceptionally well edited.

For the exceptional editing, the vocabulary, and the overall brilliance of this book, I give a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. I would recommend this book to young men who are about to start their career journey or start a family. It would be a great reference for them. They could read through the experiences of the men and learn from them.

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The four focal character's are well-developed and I love that about them. Their journey towards obtaining happiness is replete with varying emotions. It's satisfying to know they all eventually found a purpose.

Man mission by Eytan Uliel is an enjoyable book. I admire the type of friendship Peter and the rest of the three friends shared. Thanks for a wonderful review.

Man Mission gave a glimpse into the raw emotions that men are not normally able to express

I'd like to know some of these four men's emotions they portray in this book. Exactly, men are silent and inexpressible about their emotions. This book sounds intriguing. Great review!

I loved reading this book. I loved the friendship that was shared between these four men. They were always looking out for each other. Thanks for the review.

I believe this book would be interesting to read. Navigating through the life of these four men and seeing how they change gradually is something I'd like to know more about. Thanks for the review.

Man Mission was an adventure book I truly enjoyed. The idea of going on these missions portrayed a sense of adventure and responsibility in a way. Beautiful plot, Interesting review.

I enjoy reading the book. I am a lover of friendship and I believe I will like the book as well. Your review whets my appetite and I can’t wait to give the book a read.

The four main characters engaging in different activities were a form of bonding for them, and I enjoyed following their experiences throughout the book. This is a book I will like to read again.

I like books with a great description. And I love that the author did well with description of events in this book. Also, the plot of the book is unique as it promotes friendship and family value. I enjoyed reading your review.

Interesting plot. I like the fact that these four friends challenged themselves to be better. Friendships that challenge you to grow are very rare and should be cherished

"Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel is a great book about four men that navigated the ups and downs of life and the lessons they learned. I enjoyed the read.

Several months s after reading this book, I am still in awe at the thrill and adventure these friends enjoyed. Great book.

This is book is so exceptional. It is interesting to read about men travelling round the world. I could imagine myself going with them. I live the pint of romance in the book. Thanks for an intriguing review.

Man mission is a book that should be read by all married and single women. It shows the struggles of men and would allow them a view into the life of men. Wonderful review well-done