Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do. Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is a powerful, gripping, funny, and moving exploration of modern manhood as seen through the epic journey of four men in fifteen years. Eytan and Sam are the very first duo to embark on a mission on an island in New Zealand. How they got frightened on their first adventure by a herd of cows, Eytan's pathetic knee injury that led to the use of crutches for about 3 weeks devoid of toe nails, the clash with the drug lords, etc. all made their first adventure a fulfilling experience. Eytan and Sam embarked yet again on their second-man mission without Alec and Daniel, who gave work excuses. This time there was a turn of events, and Sam was a victim of an ankle sprain but was treated and completely healed in about 36 hours. Daniel joins them on the third mission. Alec later relented and joined them on the fourth mission, and they continued on several other missions together.
I love the part where they had to inform and plead for approval from the Wives Committee; the annual adventure without the signature of the Wives Committee seems like something that wouldn't have been possible. I love how they negotiated with their wives; the disagreements, the diplomacy, and the compromise all made it an interesting and gripping read. Humor was spread across all the stories of adventures, especially with the personalities of Eytan and Sam on the scene. The author also includes very powerful quotes and Bible verses at the beginning of every chapter. The four-man squad is such an incredible union. The genuineness and solidity of the bond they shared were amazing. These men have built and managed their relationships since their days in college, and some since childhood. It was also intriguing how their man-mission conversations shifted dramatically from talks about hopes, dreams, and aspirations toward subjects like changing diapers and the consistency of baby poo, and then to talks about depression, twists of fate, and marital woes.
There is nothing I dislike about this book. This happens to be one of my favorite reads at the moment. I couldn't hold back my emotions from being attached to the characters in this book.
I'm rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. It was exceptionally edited, as I couldn't find any errors, and I must say, the author did a very great job putting this resource together. I'll be looking forward to reading more of his books.
No man is unhappier than he who never faces adversity, for he is not permitted to prove himself. This story is a whole package of terror, humor, anxiety, compassion, depression, actions, and consequences. I recommend this book only to adult readers because of the profanity. The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave through reflection.
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Man Mission
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One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do. Man Mission by Eytan Uliel is a powerful, gripping, funny, and moving exploration of modern manhood as seen through the epic journey of four men in fifteen years. Eytan and Sam are the very first duo to embark on a mission on an island in New Zealand. How they got frightened on their first adventure by a herd of cows, Eytan's pathetic knee injury that led to the use of crutches for about 3 weeks devoid of toe nails, the clash with the drug lords, etc. all made their first adventure a fulfilling experience. Eytan and Sam embarked yet again on their second-man mission without Alec and Daniel, who gave work excuses. This time there was a turn of events, and Sam was a victim of an ankle sprain but was treated and completely healed in about 36 hours. Daniel joins them on the third mission. Alec later relented and joined them on the fourth mission, and they continued on several other missions together.
I love the part where they had to inform and plead for approval from the Wives Committee; the annual adventure without the signature of the Wives Committee seems like something that wouldn't have been possible. I love how they negotiated with their wives; the disagreements, the diplomacy, and the compromise all made it an interesting and gripping read. Humor was spread across all the stories of adventures, especially with the personalities of Eytan and Sam on the scene. The author also includes very powerful quotes and Bible verses at the beginning of every chapter. The four-man squad is such an incredible union. The genuineness and solidity of the bond they shared were amazing. These men have built and managed their relationships since their days in college, and some since childhood. It was also intriguing how their man-mission conversations shifted dramatically from talks about hopes, dreams, and aspirations toward subjects like changing diapers and the consistency of baby poo, and then to talks about depression, twists of fate, and marital woes.
There is nothing I dislike about this book. This happens to be one of my favorite reads at the moment. I couldn't hold back my emotions from being attached to the characters in this book.
I'm rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. It was exceptionally edited, as I couldn't find any errors, and I must say, the author did a very great job putting this resource together. I'll be looking forward to reading more of his books.
No man is unhappier than he who never faces adversity, for he is not permitted to prove himself. This story is a whole package of terror, humor, anxiety, compassion, depression, actions, and consequences. I recommend this book only to adult readers because of the profanity. The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave through reflection.
******
Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
