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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Four average blokes on a mission – to escape their boring day jobs, get away from their nagging wives and push their physical limits in an attempt to find their inner man-beast. Alec, Sam, Daniel and Eytan are long-time friends, but burdened by work and adult responsibilities they can neither find time for themselves nor for each other. Frustrated, they come up with a plan - a yearly trip to a far-off destination to reconnect and tap into their manly instincts. Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is a brilliantly written story about four ordinary men struggling to maintain their sense of self and their purpose in life amidst the stress and expectations of adulthood.

A fun read with some seriously thought provoking moments, Man Mission is a testosterone fuelled adventure across the world with groin chafing and blistering as take-home souvenirs. Alec, Sam, Daniel and Eytan are four down-to-earth characters and their intertwining tales reflect the struggle of trying to define ourselves in a world where we feel increasingly disconnected, misunderstood and inadequate. Every mission these men undertake is a form of rebellion against the suffocating monotony of everyday life and social expectations. Temporarily detached from their familiar surroundings they find that life can be a thrilling adventure and in the moments of peace and quiet lie opportunities for self-discovery and reflection.

Each chapter of the book is dedicated to a new man mission trip accompanied by a map tracing the men’s wild adventures and a list of achievements as well as injuries sustained along the way. The quotes appearing between chapters were well-selected from an interesting range of sources and they added a nice touch to the narrative. The book was exceptionally well-written and edited.

Man Mission is definitely one of the best books I have read this year and I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. Despite the profanity and sometimes unflattering portrayal of women, I found the degree of honesty and masculine perspective amusingly refreshing. Overall, I can say that there was nothing I disliked about this book.

The main rule of man mission is that only men are allowed to partake in the quests, but female readers would definitely find this book just as interesting and enjoyable as the rest. Anyone who has stepped over the threshold of childhood into the fun, or not-so-fun, phase of adulthood would find an appreciation for the themes explored.

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Man Mission
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