Review of Man Mission

[Faisal Kurfi]

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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The book Man Mission by Eytan Uliel contains a gripping story about four friends, blended with humour, fast-paced adventure, sobering grief, mysterious love and agonising happiness. It was narrated from the first person point of view, as the protagonist tells the story of their life journeys via two different routes.

The first route was the journey of self-discovery, the journey of "manhood." The lead character and his best friend, Sam, conceived the idea of traveling the world, sampling every available food. This later hatched into Man Mission, an annual getaway into the wilderness for the four buddies. The two began the trip by going on a clumsy hike in New Zealand, which resulted in a catastrophe. Despite the disastrous outcome, they remained determined and later invited Daniel and Alec to join the founding committee of the Man Mission. For the next fifteen years, they traveled to places like Fiji, the South African jungle, and other remote, exotic places while biking, trekking, and kayaking. The peak of their adventure took them ice climbing in Iceland while experiencing one of the wonders of this world.

Then there was the story of their ordinary lives at home. This part described how they struggled to find balance with the demands of their daily jobs, growing a family, and, at some point, coping with grief and the things "men are supposed to do". It exposes their vulnerability because the laws of nature completely take over their lives, trumping their plans and any semblance of normalcy along the way.

There were so many things I loved about this book. For example, the use of imagery and storytelling was fantastic as it transmitted some vivid experiences and imagination about some of the places they toured, which would be ideal for exploration. Another positive aspect was the use of humour. Innovative phrases like "the wife committee," "the pink bracelet," "the man mission charter" and other similar inventions were hysterical, refreshing, and entertaining to read. They kept me glued to the text, turning page after page and gigging all the way.

Finally, I rate this book four out of four stars because there was nothing I didn't enjoy about it and the story resonates with me as it depicts the struggles of men and provides inspiration on how to deal and cope with some of life's everyday challenges.

I would recommend this book to anyone that loves the outdoors, exploration, and travel. However, the book contains profanity, so if you are easily offended, I suggest you stay away.

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[Mildred Echesa]

Well.....i agree with you that it helps cope with daily life challenges, and I enjoyed reading your review.

[abstactlemon]

A friend of mine called this the perfect book, and a lot of people seem to agree. I think it might finally be time to pick it up.

[Faisal Kurfi]

Well.....i agree with you that it helps cope with daily life challenges, and I enjoyed reading your review.

Thank you for reading and your feedback

[Faisal Kurfi]

A friend of mine called this the perfect book, and a lot of people seem to agree. I think it might finally be time to pick it up.

Yes, you should definitely read this book ASAP. It's fantastic

[Abdulsabur Aisha]

"Man Mission" is a perfect travelogue that was beautifully narrated by the author. I like how the friends bonded, the adventures, and the jabs they threw at each other. It was an exciting experience reading this book. Your review refreshes my memory of this book. Thank you!

[Faisal Kurfi]

"Man Mission" is a perfect travelogue that was beautifully narrated by the author. I like how the friends bonded, the adventures, and the jabs they threw at each other. It was an exciting experience reading this book. Your review refreshes my memory of this book. Thank you!

I'm glad my review refreshed your memory. Thank you for reading and commenting.