Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Man Mission is such an important read in this day and age. It tells an emotive story about four friends that take trips to go do what they consider manly things. But being a man is not single-dimensional and Eytan Uliel was able to demonstrate that very well. As these young men grow from only being sons, students, and friends to also being employees, husbands, and fathers, they have to adjust to many changes. These changes come with their challenges and growing pains. Each adventure points to small incidents of growth and realization.
As a lover of adventure, especially with friends, this was a delight for me. It would be fun to follow the paths taken by the characters in the story so this has given me something to explore soon. Not only did I appreciate the tips on outdoor adventures, but the writer was also able to take me through the wringer. There were moments when I was terrified for these men, other times when I found myself shouting "grow up already" at them, and when I felt my heart drop when their lives got heavy. All of this made it a relatable read.
Young adults would most probably relate to it the most. This is because it explores life after tertiary education. That is usually the age at which many people begin to consider themselves adults because work, major purchases and decisions, and family become their direct responsibility. Since it also points to the generational differences that exist in terms of expectations and realities, older people might enjoy the insight into some of the differences that are between them and their younger counterparts.
As much as I enjoyed reading this, the copy I got had formatting issues. There would be a page with writing on it that was followed by approximately 10 blank pages. That was the trend throughout. It was quite a nuisance as it disrupted the flow of the story because I sometimes had to flip through empty pages just to finish off a sentence. Although I did find it annoying, it did not hamper my enjoyment. It was just something that I had to adjust to that needs to be fixed.
Outside of the formatting problem, which I do not consider significant enough to deprive the book of a star, I cannot fault the book. It was impeccably written. It was also professionally edited as I hardly came across any errors. The story itself was worth every minute I spent reading it. This is a significant book and I think that the people who are captivated by its premise should give it a chance as it can be impactful. It is the kind of book that deserves to be discussed for hours on end in a book club thus I give it 4 out of 4 stars.
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Man Mission
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Man Mission is such an important read in this day and age. It tells an emotive story about four friends that take trips to go do what they consider manly things. But being a man is not single-dimensional and Eytan Uliel was able to demonstrate that very well. As these young men grow from only being sons, students, and friends to also being employees, husbands, and fathers, they have to adjust to many changes. These changes come with their challenges and growing pains. Each adventure points to small incidents of growth and realization.
As a lover of adventure, especially with friends, this was a delight for me. It would be fun to follow the paths taken by the characters in the story so this has given me something to explore soon. Not only did I appreciate the tips on outdoor adventures, but the writer was also able to take me through the wringer. There were moments when I was terrified for these men, other times when I found myself shouting "grow up already" at them, and when I felt my heart drop when their lives got heavy. All of this made it a relatable read.
Young adults would most probably relate to it the most. This is because it explores life after tertiary education. That is usually the age at which many people begin to consider themselves adults because work, major purchases and decisions, and family become their direct responsibility. Since it also points to the generational differences that exist in terms of expectations and realities, older people might enjoy the insight into some of the differences that are between them and their younger counterparts.
As much as I enjoyed reading this, the copy I got had formatting issues. There would be a page with writing on it that was followed by approximately 10 blank pages. That was the trend throughout. It was quite a nuisance as it disrupted the flow of the story because I sometimes had to flip through empty pages just to finish off a sentence. Although I did find it annoying, it did not hamper my enjoyment. It was just something that I had to adjust to that needs to be fixed.
Outside of the formatting problem, which I do not consider significant enough to deprive the book of a star, I cannot fault the book. It was impeccably written. It was also professionally edited as I hardly came across any errors. The story itself was worth every minute I spent reading it. This is a significant book and I think that the people who are captivated by its premise should give it a chance as it can be impactful. It is the kind of book that deserves to be discussed for hours on end in a book club thus I give it 4 out of 4 stars.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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