Review of Cleared fot Takeoff

[Anthonio042]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Cleared fot Takeoff" by Peter Hafkus.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Expatriating opens up a world of exciting opportunities, but it doesn't imply that the journey will be painless. Traveling, visiting, and even starting a new life overseas is exciting, but it also comes with a number of challenges. Having the opportunity to travel the world and become an expatriate is a privilege that not everyone has the chance to take advantage of, but it's an exhilarating time full of uncertainties and new opportunities and experiences along the way. Peter Hafkus' great memoir, Cleared for Takeoff, recounts his unforgettable experiences as a son, a student, and subsequently as a father, a husband, a pilot, and an adventurer full of exciting, mind-boggling, grueling, remarkable, and life-changing events. You'll learn valuable lessons about life as you read this book.
 
Hafkus, their name, recounts the place in Eastern Prussia where they descended from, which was an incredible find for me. The author's true spirit shines through even in the face of needing to include something as unique as this. The book is centered on the experience of traveling throughout the world and encountering a range of problems, from the seemingly insignificant to the seemingly insurmountable. What I enjoy about the book is that Peter never gives up on pursuing his aspirations, despite the difficulties he had as a youth. These actions demonstrate his unwavering determination, strength, and virility. I appreciate his attention to detail, especially when it comes to his travel episodes, as he explains and illustrates what it's like to be an aviator landing in various nations. 
 
No matter how long or extensive the book is, I won't bother reading it because the narrative and the genre, in general, have already gone smoothly. In any case, I enjoy reading memoirs that motivate me and show how a person's life has changed from one of despair to one of triumph. However, I was frustrated by the tiny proportion of passages and scenes that had to be cut from the book. It is disconcerting when a scene has to repeat itself and be essentially pointless. In addition, I discovered a few glaring typos and grammatical errors that the author apparently overlooked. 
 
Your questions regarding the title will surely be answered once you've finished reading the book. Despite the length and the fact that some of the narratives were unrelatable, I still gave it 4 out of 4 stars. The book simply piqued my interest because I've always wanted to travel and explore the world, and it provided me with everything. Clearly, it's not apparent to the author that he's influencing a broad spectrum of individuals by recounting his memories, and I’m one of them.
 
It is aimed towards readers who enjoy reading autobiographies and memoirs because of the many takeaways and the author's fascinating journey. Anyone who appreciates traveling will be able to identify with Peter and Anna in this book, as well as those who are aspiring expatriates.

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Cleared fot Takeoff
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[Aisha Yakub]

This should be good for people who are looking to explore the world. Great review.

[forgottennight]

Hafkus seems very interesting, and your review is very compelling. It sounds like an interesting story.

[Korie Ifeoma Chisomaga]

A tale of an author who is excited about life and living as he is excited about traveling.