Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
Man Mission, a pseudo-travel memoir written by Eytan Uliel, is an amazing, quick read that will take you to wonderful locations. The story about friendship, travel, adventure, devotion, adversity, and personal development is beautifully written. The story revolves around a group of young friends who promise to give themselves a taste of adventure every year, no matter where life takes them. The boys experience some fortunate escapes from trouble and enjoyment in their younger years, but as the years pass, the adventure takes on a new significance. The journey becomes a metaphor for redefining and reinforcing their manhood among the companions they are so familiar with, as they learn to adapt to their lives as husbands, coworkers, fathers, and more. These wanderings put the four in some precarious situations, like riding through a tunnel in Japan as fast-moving trucks whizzed by and almost drowning in New Guinea when a kayak capsized. Nevertheless, they eagerly anticipate the challenge of the following year.
I really enjoyed reading this book. The annual expeditions gave the guys a chance to get to know one another better, while also reflecting on the experiences of their own lives as they navigated love, marriage, parenthood, and jobs. The book is structured perfectly to tell the story and it certainly gave me a look into the male mind. The story is narrated in the first person by one of the men. Throughout the story, we are exposed to their highs and lows in life. The prose is easy to read and flows beautifully. My favorite parts of the book were the author's descriptions of the landscapes the men traveled.
Nothing about the book particularly bothered me, but I did find it odd that while the characters develop over the story, it's often difficult to see how these yearly trips are responsible for those changes. Thus, the ramblings appear to have no overriding goal.
Since there was nothing about this book that I truly disliked, I gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The editing was excellent, and the author has an engaging, sincere, and easy-to-follow writing style. The book is also an excellent source for learning about new people, cultures, and some fantastic places that you can visit just by sitting in your home.
If you enjoy traveling, reading this wonderful piece of writing can inspire you to embark on a new journey. I suggest it to anyone who enjoys learning about exotic locations through travel stories as well as to anyone looking for a well-written story that speaks to the problems we all face on a daily basis.
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Man Mission
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Man Mission, a pseudo-travel memoir written by Eytan Uliel, is an amazing, quick read that will take you to wonderful locations. The story about friendship, travel, adventure, devotion, adversity, and personal development is beautifully written. The story revolves around a group of young friends who promise to give themselves a taste of adventure every year, no matter where life takes them. The boys experience some fortunate escapes from trouble and enjoyment in their younger years, but as the years pass, the adventure takes on a new significance. The journey becomes a metaphor for redefining and reinforcing their manhood among the companions they are so familiar with, as they learn to adapt to their lives as husbands, coworkers, fathers, and more. These wanderings put the four in some precarious situations, like riding through a tunnel in Japan as fast-moving trucks whizzed by and almost drowning in New Guinea when a kayak capsized. Nevertheless, they eagerly anticipate the challenge of the following year.
I really enjoyed reading this book. The annual expeditions gave the guys a chance to get to know one another better, while also reflecting on the experiences of their own lives as they navigated love, marriage, parenthood, and jobs. The book is structured perfectly to tell the story and it certainly gave me a look into the male mind. The story is narrated in the first person by one of the men. Throughout the story, we are exposed to their highs and lows in life. The prose is easy to read and flows beautifully. My favorite parts of the book were the author's descriptions of the landscapes the men traveled.
Nothing about the book particularly bothered me, but I did find it odd that while the characters develop over the story, it's often difficult to see how these yearly trips are responsible for those changes. Thus, the ramblings appear to have no overriding goal.
Since there was nothing about this book that I truly disliked, I gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The editing was excellent, and the author has an engaging, sincere, and easy-to-follow writing style. The book is also an excellent source for learning about new people, cultures, and some fantastic places that you can visit just by sitting in your home.
If you enjoy traveling, reading this wonderful piece of writing can inspire you to embark on a new journey. I suggest it to anyone who enjoys learning about exotic locations through travel stories as well as to anyone looking for a well-written story that speaks to the problems we all face on a daily basis.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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