Review of Last Man Standing

[Sarah Zain]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Last Man Standing" by Glen Young.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Last Man Standing by Glen Young is a collection of real stories, some of which are inspired by the author's life with his family and others by his adventures and travels. Twelve chapters, each of which takes us to a different situation or adventure.

At the beginning, the author narrated his conversation with his grandpa, who told him about a situation that happened to him as a soldier in World War II, and despite how terrifying it was, he managed to be the last man standing.

Then he took us to his memories with his stepdad, whom he considers a hero and a role model. To his story with his horse Bonnie on the family farm, which made me giggle.

We then moved to a stage in his life where routine became boring and Glen felt a desire for an adventure that would restore his sense of life. At the age of twenty-seven, he decided to cycle across Tibet.

The author's travels and adventures continue in different places, such as Nepal and the islands of Japan as Niijima. Parts of the adventures make you smile, parts may make you feel weird, and parts of them will tempt you to try the journey.

The way he described the places and mentioned the details made me feel the strong winds and the dehydration, sometimes fear and desire to laugh.

The quotes that the author opened each chapter with were good, but what I liked most was the quote by Hermann Hesse: "Some of us think that holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.”

The stories were fun, and the narration style was great and kept me interested; I finished the first five chapters without realizing. The author's way of mocking made me feel like he was a friend telling me what happened to him.
Moving through the author's age stage, from childhood, teens to the mid-twenties, however, near the end comes the story Breathing Underwater, which happened to the author when he was sixteen. It gave me the impression that the author suddenly remembered it. Nonetheless, this is just a point that caught my attention and didn't affect my desire to continue reading at all.

There is a relatively brief scene about the Tibetan death ceremony. If you are a sensitive reader, you can skip this chapter.

The book is professionally edited. All readers will enjoy it, especially adventure and travel lovers and those who want to get to know different places. It is a quick and fun read during a train trip or weekend getaway with a well-deserved 5 out of 5 star rating.

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[Thakur Arpit]

Last Man Standing, a thrilling and gripping book written by Glen Young seamlessly combines emotional details of character with suspense in doses equivalent to drugs. The narrative portrays the steps and obstacles of this journey for the main character, maintaining its grip on readers till very end. Young writes with a vivid,energetic prose that immerses readers in an Adventure where all Choices are necessary The unique, real personalities of the individuals flesh out the story IN THE NEWS:895 killed by COVID-19 as numbers from long-term care deaths included ALSO COVERED:The other news on Monday. Last Man Standing qualifies under this category due to its universal appeal with heaps of action, drama and human understanding combined in a book full of every kind.

[Priya Murugesan]

Your review really piqued my interest and I would love to read about the author's story. It sounds quite interesting. A very good review!

[Nuella Joseph]

*Last Man Standing* by Glen Young offers a captivating collection of real-life adventures and personal anecdotes. The blend of travel tales, personal reflections, and engaging storytelling creates a compelling narrative that's both entertaining and insightful. With vivid descriptions and a relatable, humorous style, it's a highly enjoyable read for those interested in adventure and travel.

[Stephen Christopher 1]

Oh this is my kind of book. I love hearing about other cultures through people's travel experiences. so I'm adding this one to my list. Thanks for introducing it to me.

[Gerry Steen]

Glen Young's memoir represents a man who wanted to experience the ultimate in freedom. I don't know if I could ever do that, but I surely would be interested in reading about it. Your review reassures me that this book will be a breeze to read. I'm in!

[Blessed Hope]

Problems and challenges have been with man since the early times. The only people who don't encounter problems and challenges are the dead. Problems and challenges will there to the end of times. When you encounter problems,will you shudder, complain,run away or be the last man standing?

[Elsa Davis]

"Last Man Standing" by Glen Young offers an engaging mix of personal stories and adventurous travels. With its vivid descriptions and humorous narration, it’s an enjoyable read that will appeal to fans of travel and adventure. Highly recommended for a captivating experience.

[Sarah Zain]

"Last Man Standing" by Glen Young offers an engaging mix of personal stories and adventurous travels. With its vivid descriptions and humorous narration, it’s an enjoyable read that will appeal to fans of travel and adventure. Highly recommended for a captivating experience.

Thank you Elsa. You expressed the book correctly. Thank you for taking the time to read and sharing your thoughts.

[Cristina-Ioana Toader]

Great review! You did a fantastic job highlighting each stage of the author's life, sparking curiosity about the book. I was especially intrigued by the bold decision to cycle across Tibet. Imagine being in your twenties, stuck in a routine, and suddenly deciding, 'I need some adventure—I’ll cycle across Tibet!' What a remarkable character!

[Sarah Zain]

Great review! You did a fantastic job highlighting each stage of the author's life, sparking curiosity about the book. I was especially intrigued by the bold decision to cycle across Tibet. Imagine being in your twenties, stuck in a routine, and suddenly deciding, 'I need some adventure—I’ll cycle across Tibet!' What a remarkable character!

It is indeed brave to suddenly change the course of your life and take an adventure like that. Thank you for your kind comment Cristina. I hope you get the chance to read the book.

[Anu Anand]

It's great to hear that you enjoyed reading this book. The adventures and travels sound very tempting, and it seems like the author successfully drew readers into his experiences. It definitely sounds like a book worth reading, and I'll be sure to check it out.

[Anthony Caleb]

With the way I read the review I was confused if it was written about the author and the family till I read deeper.

[Seetha E]

This is another promising read reviewed by you Sarah. Love a collection of short stories, and to add to that, this is a collection of personal stories and travels. Note about the Tibetan funeral is noted. Thanks for your in-depth review.