Review of Man Mission

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Review of Man Mission

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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Sam made just one phone call three years after graduating from college, and as a result, Man Mission was born. Four friends go on a series of risky adventures in Eytan Uliel's Man Mission, which includes trekking up mountains, biking through woods, and kayaking down rivers in Vietnam, Japan, South Africa, Fiji, Australia, and many other countries. Their lives moved from merely needing to be responsible for themselves to become responsible fathers and husbands. For each journey they take, they require permission from the Wives Committee. Join the boys as they embark on terrifying expeditions devoid of comfort where boundaries are being pushed to get away from spending all day at a desk and changing diapers, and other realities of life.

The anonymous first-person narrator, who the readers will occasionally recognize as Rachel's husband and eventually the twins' father, provided some flavor to the book, which I found to be one of its most fascinating aspects. "When you get into a situation, there's no turning back, the only way out of it is moving forward," is one of the book's quotes that I appreciate.

The writing style of Eytan Uliel is really praiseworthy; he effortlessly transitions from flashbacks to the present without confusing the readers. Another aspect of Man Mission that I enjoy is the message it imparts to readers about the value of friendship. Being a man, according to a separate character, meant either "killing a goose with bare hands" or riding up the mountain despite chafing, which made the already uncomfortable heat much worse. Being a man is much more than that; men require the same level of support as we "women" do. The never-ending list of obligations and sacrifices they must make throughout their lives, occasionally in addition to nagging wives. Even when things got difficult, the buddies remained there for one another.

Additionally, there were no typographical or grammatical problems in this work. This book was edited really well. In a similar manner, I couldn't find anything wrong with this book. The book was quite interesting, and each mission was intriguing from start to finish.

Regarding the fact that this book was expertly edited and there is nothing to dislike, I rate Man Mission 4 out of 4 stars.

Because of the usage of strong language, I suggest this book for a mature audience. This novel will appeal to those who like to read about adventures and friendly banter.

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Being a man is much more than that; men require the same level of support as we "women" do.
I agree with this statement. It's a wonderful review and I also liked the positive aspects you mentioned about the book.
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Their lives moved from merely needing to be responsible for themselves to become responsible fathers and husbands.
Great way to say they had to grow up! Thanks for your insightful review Christabel Egbeama, I enjoyed reading it and appreciated your perspective.
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Post by Oluwatosin Balogun »

I loved reading every part of this review. You described what the book entails perfectly. Man mission was a wonderful read for me too. Although I got tired of all the man talk, the adventures were exciting enough to keep me interested. Awesome review.
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From your review where a tour without preplanning taking the readers to fascinating adventures is interesting. I will look out for this one.
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This is a book that theme on friendship and teamwork. Readers would find it handy and interesting.
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Excellent review. I really enjoyed reading the adventures in Man mission. I liked that the friends stuck with each other through all their lives.
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I relished how you captured the totality of the book in your first paragraph. Personally, I enjoyed reading about their real-life challenges than their trips. This review is absolutely well-written.
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This seems like a fun book centered around strong friendships. Thanks for the review.
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The friendship portrayed in this book is worth emulating. It truly portrays what a true friendship should entail. Your summary of the book is enticing. Thank you for this wonderful review.
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This is a clear indication that marriage shouldn't stop you from having fun. I wish to replicate such with my friends soon.
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I live that these men made out time for themselves. This is very rare in the world today as men tend to overwork themselves. Great review. Keep it up!
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sanjus wrote: 14 Jul 2022, 01:59 From your review where a tour without preplanning taking the readers on fascinating adventures is interesting. I will look out for this one.
I think I will do the same, this book senes to be interesting
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This book has so many interesting places to talk about. It was enlightening. I enjoyed reading the book. Good review.
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