Review of Man Mission

[Elijah0007]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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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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[Stephanie Kanu]

What an astonishing review. The mental health struggle men go through as a result of responsibilities isn't talked about enough. I can understand wanting to get away from it all. This seems to be an interesting adventure memoir.

[Oreoluwa281]

This is a well-written review. It gave me an insight into the book and what it entails. It looks quite fascinating and I would like to read this book

[Oluwatosin Balogun]

I enjoyed reading this review. It provided a refreshing insight into the book. It's great to see a book talk about the struggles of men and how they cope with them. As men are often portrayed as stoic characters who have no feelings.

[Bunmi27]

Sometimes we need to leave our immediate surroundings, and explore other places. This helps to refresh the mind and guess what? You get learn more too. This is a wonderful review.

[Gnex_09]

In our world today, it is difficult to find friends like Alec, Sam and Adam, friends who would be loyal regardless of what they are going through

[Amy Luman]

Lots of times we comment on women’s need to get away from all of the responsibilities that we have. While this is true, men have the same need to leave responsibility for a time. Everyone should have friends and adventures outside of their marriage snd families.

[Atova]

This is an amazing review. The author partaking in the man mission makes the book more relatable. So many life lessons can be learnt from the elderly. All in all, I would definitely love to read this book.

[Ailakhu Yusau Aizhebiomon]

I just finished reading this book and I must confess that it's one of ths few books I have enjoyed reading in recent times. The humour and play among the friends kept me turning pages. However, the book's format was a huge headache for me and almost disrupt my enjoyment of the book. Thanks for an amazing review!

[Judy_Akha]

I love adventure stories, with life lessons in it. Thanks for your review!

[Tendy567]

I've read this book and your review was amazing.

[Oluwapelumi A 6]

A nice review. The adventure makes it enticing to want to read. You made the look so interesting already. Well done.

[Matire]

The bond between friends gets slackened as they grow older, especially when they get married and take on responsibilities of their own, trying to get their family through and all of that. I think it's well deserving that these men took out time to head away, bond and heal.
It's amazing!

[Gifty_biblophile]

I’m still reading this book and I definitely would love to go and finish it. Nice review.

[Elijah0007]

What an astonishing review. The mental health struggle men go through as a result of responsibilities isn't talked about enough. I can understand wanting to get away from it all. This seems to be an interesting adventure memoir.

Thanks for the comment.