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“The road trip of a lifetime.”
— "The Times"
— "The Times"
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One man, one car, no chains, and one hell of a coast-to-coast adventure
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After the Googlewhack Adventure, Are You Dave Gorman and other Astrological Experiment, driving from coast to coast without patronizing any chained establishments might not seem such a crazy idea, and it isn't either, but the plan stopped here so bring in Dave Gorman's spontaneity, curious mind and humour; drop in some uncontrolable events and you get a joyous roadtrip through small-town America. It made me want to stand up and hug those good people out there who still fight The Man(tm) and are content with getting by in a lifestyle they've chosen and like.
This book is funny, charming, warm and inspiring.
This book is funny, charming, warm and inspiring.
29 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Part travel log and part misadventure the book becomes something a lot more. If the story of an unchained, coast to coast road trip in a classic 1970's Ford (The story, Dave Gorman and the concept are the stars here but its run mightily close by that car) isn't enough the author throws in observations by the bucket load and plenty of charm to boot. An Its inspiring read, thoughtful throughout and manages to retain just enough silliness to keep you turning the pages. Transcends others thanks to a brilliant attention to detail and gives you a fascinating insight into an America many of us will, sadly it seems on the evidence here, only read about rather than experience. Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A good idea for a book and it very nearly comes off as a good read.
When Stef is cameraperson there is much more feeling to the book. The detours to visit places make excellent reading. Unfortunately after she has to quit through injury the sparkle goes out of the book.
Enter Andy and it all goes downhill. It becomes apparent that the idea is to get to the finish line as quickly as possible with no thought to what places may actually be missed by this style of travel. They could just as well have flown instead of driving for the last part of the book for the interest shown. If Andy was so desperate to see his daughter why volunteer for the assignment in the first place? DVD sales of the book is all that comes to mind to me. In this case the last part of the book is a let down. All the stars are for the part with Stef in it.
When Stef is cameraperson there is much more feeling to the book. The detours to visit places make excellent reading. Unfortunately after she has to quit through injury the sparkle goes out of the book.
Enter Andy and it all goes downhill. It becomes apparent that the idea is to get to the finish line as quickly as possible with no thought to what places may actually be missed by this style of travel. They could just as well have flown instead of driving for the last part of the book for the interest shown. If Andy was so desperate to see his daughter why volunteer for the assignment in the first place? DVD sales of the book is all that comes to mind to me. In this case the last part of the book is a let down. All the stars are for the part with Stef in it.
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Brilliant
Too many people are comparing this book with Bill Bryson for some bizarre reason. This book isn't supposed to be a travel guide but Dave's story of his challenging adventure. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bm Fraser
Not his best
Having previously enjoyed Gorman's Googlewhack Adventure and Are You Dave Gorman? I was looking forward to this but was somewhat disappointed. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Derek Massey
America Unchained
Its a very good idea for a book and Dave Gorman tells it with his usual enthusiasim. Only criticisim I do have is that it felt a bit rushed towards the end, but other than that... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ian
Alright, but expected bit more
I was looking forward to reading this book, hoping for tales of independent America giving an alternative outlook to consumer haven I usually see on television. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Joe
Hilarious
I would recomend the actual book over the film any day becuase Daves writing is absorbing and heartwarming... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by Courtney Mower
Good roadtrip description, with a bit of pre-corporate Americana...
Gorman's mission was simple, fly to the US West Coast, find a car and then subsequently cross the continent without using any corporate chains enroute, be it for petrol, food or... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by AK
great challenge
Trying to get across the uS with non-corporate companies for petrol is a challenge in itself. Entertaining read.
Published on 11 Dec 2009 by J. Nelson
A very good read!
I admit it is not as good as Gormans previous books but it is still very good nonetheless, it becomes quite apparant that Gorman become passionate, almost obssessed with his task... Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2009 by Jordan Thomas
One of the best American travelogues you'll read
I enjoyed the film of America Unchained, but surprisingly I thought the book was even better. Gorman's attempt to cross the States from coast to coast in a 1970's Ford Torino -... Read more
Published on 29 Oct 2009 by Jl Adcock
it's Dave allright
Another great piece of text from mr. Dave Gorman, if you're familiar with his work.
If you're not, get familiar!
If you're not, get familiar!
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by exosceleton
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