Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
I almost started this review by telling everyone what a remarkable autobiography this was. As I started typing, I realized it was, in fact, fiction. The story told in the book “Man Mission” by Eytan Uliel unfolds through the eyes of a narrator. The narrator is not named, which enhances the impression that it is an autobiography.
The narrator is an adventurous food lover. While still at university, he dreams of visiting different locations to sample the local cuisine and undertake an adventure involving a physical challenge, e.g., hiking, kayaking and biking. Three years later, Man Missions are born, and four friends tackle demanding escapades once a year, visiting different countries in various parts of the world. From an encounter with drug dealers in New Zealand to watching the sunrise at Machu Picchu, each trip is unique and demanding.
The friends are in their late twenties when the Man Missions commence. They are building careers, getting married and building homes for their wives and children. The author masterfully includes these personal journeys in the narrations of their Man Mission adventures. Through good and bad times, the friends support each other and share in the heartache and joy of each member.
I loved the descriptions of each location where the missions took place. The author portrayed the scenery, culture, food and people, allowing the reader to absorb all aspects of the friends’ experiences. Every new Man Mission made me long to visit the same place, making this a remarkable travel journal. I also enjoyed the insight into the feelings of the men. Most women don’t realize how deeply men are affected by their responsibilities or the mistakes they make.
Each chapter starts with a well-known quote and a text from the Bible broadly applicable to what follows in the chapter. Eytan has a great sense of humor, the ability to tell a story well, and the sensitivity to deal acceptably with potentially contentious issues.
The only thing I did not like was the reference to male lions responsible for doing the hunting. This is not true. The females do the hunting, while the males protect the tribe. This was a small mistake and did not detract from my enjoyment of the book.
I discovered only two errors and concluded that the editor conducted a professional review. It contains profanity and adult content, which may offend sensitive readers.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. It was entertaining, well-written and informative.
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Man Mission
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I almost started this review by telling everyone what a remarkable autobiography this was. As I started typing, I realized it was, in fact, fiction. The story told in the book “Man Mission” by Eytan Uliel unfolds through the eyes of a narrator. The narrator is not named, which enhances the impression that it is an autobiography.
The narrator is an adventurous food lover. While still at university, he dreams of visiting different locations to sample the local cuisine and undertake an adventure involving a physical challenge, e.g., hiking, kayaking and biking. Three years later, Man Missions are born, and four friends tackle demanding escapades once a year, visiting different countries in various parts of the world. From an encounter with drug dealers in New Zealand to watching the sunrise at Machu Picchu, each trip is unique and demanding.
The friends are in their late twenties when the Man Missions commence. They are building careers, getting married and building homes for their wives and children. The author masterfully includes these personal journeys in the narrations of their Man Mission adventures. Through good and bad times, the friends support each other and share in the heartache and joy of each member.
I loved the descriptions of each location where the missions took place. The author portrayed the scenery, culture, food and people, allowing the reader to absorb all aspects of the friends’ experiences. Every new Man Mission made me long to visit the same place, making this a remarkable travel journal. I also enjoyed the insight into the feelings of the men. Most women don’t realize how deeply men are affected by their responsibilities or the mistakes they make.
Each chapter starts with a well-known quote and a text from the Bible broadly applicable to what follows in the chapter. Eytan has a great sense of humor, the ability to tell a story well, and the sensitivity to deal acceptably with potentially contentious issues.
The only thing I did not like was the reference to male lions responsible for doing the hunting. This is not true. The females do the hunting, while the males protect the tribe. This was a small mistake and did not detract from my enjoyment of the book.
I discovered only two errors and concluded that the editor conducted a professional review. It contains profanity and adult content, which may offend sensitive readers.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. It was entertaining, well-written and informative.
******
Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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