Review of Man Mission

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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The novel Man Mission by Etyan Uliel is about exploration, self-discovery, difficulties, and transformations. The story revolves around man and his opinions on life in general, employment, marriage, and family. We are shown a side of men in this tale that they often keep to themselves. It teaches us that no obstacle we face is too great for us to overcome and that we are ultimately responsible for generating our happiness. It demonstrates to us that, despite occasional denials to the contrary, males are frequently forced to put everyone else before themselves. Men are viewed in a new way in this novel.

Sam, Etyan, Daniel, and Alec are the four main characters in the story. When Sam and Etyan were in college, they came up with the concept of taking an annual trip to various locations throughout the world. Three years later, a ritual is established. The four buddies indulge their inner children by going on annual adventures that include hiking, biking, kayaking, and trying out new delicacies. For 15 years, they go to destinations including New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Fiji, Spain, Thailand, South Korea, South Africa, Vietnam, USA, Taiwan, Peru, and Iceland. We get to observe the numerous difficulties they encounter and how they manage to learn a lot about maturing and self-discovery along the way.

The gang's agreement and its underlying principle appeal to me because they gave the men permission to act foolishly and have fun without worrying about being judged. The bond between the four guys became stronger over the subsequent 15 years, which I found to be interesting. They did a good job of supporting one another as they went through different life phases. An additional remarkable aspect of the book was the humour utilized within and the descriptions of the numerous places visited. This book does a good job of illustrating the struggles and mental processes that guys face. The book's message of overcoming unanticipated obstacles and the changes that coming of age might bring is one that I find particularly inspiring.

I did not dislike any part of this book. Since it exposed me to a side of guys that is rarely spoken of or seen as childlike and sensitive.

I gave this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. I wish every man could have an occasion like this to unwind and let his worries go. The book was exceptionally well-edited and error-free. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes humorous and realistic adventure stories; they won't be let down.

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