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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Man Mission reveals the yearly trips of four friends from the perspective of one of them—Eytan Uliel. They walked, kayaked, cycled, and climbed in different locations around the world—including Murray River in Australia, Harper's Pass Trail in New Zealand, and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland. The book also gives readers a glimpse of the men's relationships with their families and lovers. In some occasions, their wives tried to get them to choose safer trips; other times, they encouraged them to reduce their time away from their families. Readers get to see the changes in the lives of the four men through the years and the various man missions. Ultimately, they endeavored to make the best of the time they had and balance their energy-draining jobs with stress-relieving, outdoor activities.
I loved this book a lot! The trips were quite thrilling and breathtaking, especially because they are described in detail. I felt like I was traveling with them, and the characters' hilarious jokes gave the story a deep, infectious warmth. Imagine a temple "set in the middle of a forest, with manicured gardens and pebbled paths radiating outward to the trees." Eytan had me crying with laughter because his silly bravado got him in trouble in different ways, like when he wanted to show off his parkour skills to his friend and ended up tumbling down a hill. As an unmarried man who wonders what starting a family would be like, I appreciated the expository stories and introspective thoughts and questions about the author's marriage, work, and desires. I learned a lot about the possible problems in marriage—like petty fights, boredom, infidelity, lack of sexual desire, and more.
Each chapter is preceded by two quotes—one from random sources and another from the Bible. These quotes hint at what the following chapter entails. Since the story switches perspectives between the homes, workplaces, and travel locations of the four friends, it is easy to understand the characters and relate to their struggles.
The book is perfect for readers who love outdoor adventures, travel enthusiasts, and fans of books about real, relatable struggles—especially marital problems and burnout. You will experience various cultures from different continents and learn what makes each location the men travel to special. If you're planning to visit some of these places and engage in the activities, like cycling and kayaking, you will appreciate the book's vivid descriptions about the men's mistakes, protective measures, and gadgets. Readers who dislike curse words are not advised to read the book because it contains a lot of them.
I rate Man Mission 4 out of 4 stars. It perfectly combines an interesting structure, engaging and highly descriptive content, and several profound, thought-provoking discussions. I wish I could add more to the time I spent reading the book and teleporting to its scenic environments. Thus, I would be returning to it to refresh the therapeutic escape I got from it.
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Man Mission
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Man Mission reveals the yearly trips of four friends from the perspective of one of them—Eytan Uliel. They walked, kayaked, cycled, and climbed in different locations around the world—including Murray River in Australia, Harper's Pass Trail in New Zealand, and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland. The book also gives readers a glimpse of the men's relationships with their families and lovers. In some occasions, their wives tried to get them to choose safer trips; other times, they encouraged them to reduce their time away from their families. Readers get to see the changes in the lives of the four men through the years and the various man missions. Ultimately, they endeavored to make the best of the time they had and balance their energy-draining jobs with stress-relieving, outdoor activities.
I loved this book a lot! The trips were quite thrilling and breathtaking, especially because they are described in detail. I felt like I was traveling with them, and the characters' hilarious jokes gave the story a deep, infectious warmth. Imagine a temple "set in the middle of a forest, with manicured gardens and pebbled paths radiating outward to the trees." Eytan had me crying with laughter because his silly bravado got him in trouble in different ways, like when he wanted to show off his parkour skills to his friend and ended up tumbling down a hill. As an unmarried man who wonders what starting a family would be like, I appreciated the expository stories and introspective thoughts and questions about the author's marriage, work, and desires. I learned a lot about the possible problems in marriage—like petty fights, boredom, infidelity, lack of sexual desire, and more.
Each chapter is preceded by two quotes—one from random sources and another from the Bible. These quotes hint at what the following chapter entails. Since the story switches perspectives between the homes, workplaces, and travel locations of the four friends, it is easy to understand the characters and relate to their struggles.
The book is perfect for readers who love outdoor adventures, travel enthusiasts, and fans of books about real, relatable struggles—especially marital problems and burnout. You will experience various cultures from different continents and learn what makes each location the men travel to special. If you're planning to visit some of these places and engage in the activities, like cycling and kayaking, you will appreciate the book's vivid descriptions about the men's mistakes, protective measures, and gadgets. Readers who dislike curse words are not advised to read the book because it contains a lot of them.
I rate Man Mission 4 out of 4 stars. It perfectly combines an interesting structure, engaging and highly descriptive content, and several profound, thought-provoking discussions. I wish I could add more to the time I spent reading the book and teleporting to its scenic environments. Thus, I would be returning to it to refresh the therapeutic escape I got from it.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
Latest Review: Man Mission by Eytan Uliel
