Review of Man Mission

[fire_spice]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Man Mission is a funny, inspiring, adventurous story by Eytan Uliel. In the book, a man and his friends form an annual tradition that they call Man’s Mission. For five days each year, the men travel to a country of their choice and commit to do the manliest things they can think of. Hilariously, they take on grueling tasks that aim at testing their strength and resilience. They also strictly follow a set of rules they created referred to as the man mission rules. What starts out as a silly idea that they came up with in college quickly becomes an important part of their lives affecting their friendship, relationships and personal lives. Narrated from the protagonist’s point of view, Man Mission is a touching story about becoming a man.

Reading Man Mission felt like traveling with the characters and accompanying them on all their journeys. I enjoyed it so much that I found myself looking forward to every chapter. Each chapter was unlike the previous; with new details, fresh information, discoveries and scenery. Every chapter represented a man mission and each chapter started with the most epic moment of the trip for the protagonist which was very enticing. Readers were also given unique information and facts about every destination that the protagonist and his friends went to. For instance, I was surprised to learn there are very attractive places on this earth where there are no dangerous wild animals. I promptly added some of the places they visited to my bucket list. Finally, each chapter ended with a brief summary of the experience of the friends from each man mission and the lessons learned. Thus, each chapter conveyed an important message not just about travel but about life too. Generally, I felt that every aspect of Man Mission was carefully written and thought out. I also loved that each character was unique and distinct and that I could identify with at least one of them.

I would have loved to identify the protagonist by a given name. However, the author did not provide this and so it felt a lot like listening to a story told by a stranger. This may have been the author’s aim. The story emphasizes the similarities and lessons that we can learn from each other even if we come from different backgrounds. I made peace with that and started to see the protagonist like any other human being with fears, challenges and doubts. I was able to move past the identity of the protagonist to his humanity.

Man Mission is a timeless book, and I feel it deserves a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I have so much praise for this book. Every single moment of the book is gripping. Uliel so expertly wove serious life issues with humor and adventure that I did not want to miss a single moment of the book. I read certain parts twice and even adopted some of the man mission rules like; travel under your own power and everything that happens on tour stays on tour.

Man Mission is a man’s book, but women too will find it enjoyable and hilarious. It also contains important life lessons for men and women. For instance, we learn that it’s okay for men to feel weak; it doesn’t make them any less of a man and, for both men and women that it is important to be in touch with one’s emotions. If you are a woman and you want an inroad into the minds and habits of men, this book is a great place to start. There are also lessons that enable both sexes to understand each other better.

I would further recommend Man Mission to adventure lovers who are always looking for the next exciting thing as well as people who love travel in general. There is a load of helpful information that anyone planning a trip would find useful as well as detailed records of the different destinations that the men cover. If you have a close-knit group of friends, this too is an exciting book that you can share with them. Finally, despite biblical quotations in the book, Man Mission is suitable for all readers including those who are not Christians.

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[Judy46]

Having read this book as well, I do not agree that it is a men's book. There was a couple mentioned in the book who were on an adventure even more dangerous than the guys. Great review.

[Zwelihle_Myeni]

Having read this book as well, I do not agree that it is a men's book. There was a couple mentioned in the book who were on an adventure even more dangerous than the guys. Great review.

True, I'm a woman but I enjoyed it so much. It felt like getting to know men on a different level though it was fiction.

[Gifty_biblophile]

Having read this book as well, I do not agree that it is a men's book. There was a couple mentioned in the book who were on an adventure even more dangerous than the guys. Great review.

True, I'm a woman but I enjoyed it so much. It felt like getting to know men on a different level though it was fiction.

Yea your very correct, I believe it can be enjoyed by both men and women.

[fire_spice]

[amazon=][/amazon]

Having read this book as well, I do not agree that it is a men's book. There was a couple mentioned in the book who were on an adventure even more dangerous than the guys. Great review.

Hmm what I meant by it's a man's book.. the plot is about the lives of this group of man friends and the rules and the missions they take on, on their man journey. Yeah other people are mentioned, but the focus is really the stories of this men and their growth and their family lives. I felt it is this one book that focuses on the needs of men and that men can identify with and look to for lessons. Yes everyone can find something in there for them but I feel that it really speaks to men. That's what I meant. You see it a different way and that's okay too. Thanks

[fire_spice]

Having read this book as well, I do not agree that it is a men's book. There was a couple mentioned in the book who were on an adventure even more dangerous than the guys. Great review.

True, I'm a woman but I enjoyed it so much. It felt like getting to know men on a different level though it was fiction.

Yes! Yes! Exactly! It's like this gateway into the thoughts of men that is so rare in the literary world and that women like me really appreciate!

[fire_spice]

Having read this book as well, I do not agree that it is a men's book. There was a couple mentioned in the book who were on an adventure even more dangerous than the guys. Great review.

True, I'm a woman but I enjoyed it so much. It felt like getting to know men on a different level though it was fiction.

Yea your very correct, I believe it can be enjoyed by both men and women.

I agree 100 percent. I did mention that in the review.

[Jennifer Coxon]

I like the idea of this book. Friends getting together annually, although I’m interested to learn some of the antics they got up to. Definitely up for reading this. Thanks for the great review.

[Adrian Rondon Salazar]

It is not a spectacular spectacular book but it has its charm. I also gave it a perfect rating since I had so much fun reading it.

[Adrian Rondon Salazar]

Having read this book as well, I do not agree that it is a men's book. There was a couple mentioned in the book who were on an adventure even more dangerous than the guys. Great review.

True, I'm a woman but I enjoyed it so much. It felt like getting to know men on a different level though it was fiction.

Yes! Yes! Exactly! It's like this gateway into the thoughts of men that is so rare in the literary world and that women like me really appreciate!

I read somewhere, I don't remember, that this book is Eat, Pray, Love from a male perspective. It is good to read books that offer something new.

[Nweze Raalchukwu1]

I would love to read this book. I like books about adventure, this seems to fit. Nice review