- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (4 July 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0747574928
- ISBN-13: 978-0747574927
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.8 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 853,944 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The incredible and heartwarming story of how one man's search for the world's perfect jar of honey saved his sanity
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'Deeply satisfying. Like honey itself the pages of this book have a sort of gentle and quiet healing property, and yet the author's quest around the world buzzes with all the energy, determination and restlessness of the bees themselves' Benedict Allen
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is one of the few books that I actually decided to purchase, having read it first. Usually I borrow books from the library and am contented with that. It is a wonderful book about the author's travels to countries where he can view at first-hand what bee-keeping and the pursuit of honey is all about. His travels take him to meet bee keepers and honey farmers in exotic countries such as Nepal, India and Sri Lanka; the Middle East and Syria, and to Italy and New York. He describes the natural habitat of such places in a beautiful and picturesque way and at every step of his travels he takes the reader with him in his search for honey and sweetness. The story is not very long. One of the best I've read this year.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
At the start of the book Moore Ede has had a very bad accident in San Francisco: cycling down one of those hills, he was knocked off his push bike by a truck. Although he has physically recovered he finds that he has lost his emotional equilibrium.
Having always loved honey as a child he decides to go on a quest to find honey being produced by traditional methods. He finds clay pots in Syria, wild honey hunters who defy death to scale cliffs in Nepal and tribesmen in the jungles of Sri Lanka who hunt for honey in tree trunks. At the same time he is searching for his lost sense of well being.
This book is beautifully written, and is both funny and moving. I can't wait to read the next installment in Piers Moore Ede's adventures.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Piers' account of his travel experiences along with the story of a young mans journey of healing, personal development and soul searching are beautifully accounted in 'Honey and Dust'
A joy to read and impossible to put down.
A joy to read and impossible to put down.
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Excellent, a must have.
Excellent book. A friend of mine suggested this book to me. It is one of the best travel books I've read in years. Stunningly written, and most thoughtful. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mekoner
A Mystical Sweet Journey
This book is beautifully written, I enjoyed reading about his travels. The bee keeping brought me into his personal life and journey and was simply an eye opening experience. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Jeanniemaries
A passionate journey
After reading this book, I decided to share my opinion about it. I find it very well written, Pier develops precise descriptions of his journey. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rastko Kovacevic
Honey and Dust Review
Honey and dust: travels in search of sweetness is a breathtaking book.I have not read a book in years, however this is one of those compelling book you never want to put down. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Gudbookreview
breath taking
breath taking, simply breath taking is all I can really say about this fantastic book. The primise is simple, one man on a global mission to taste honey. Read more
Published 18 months ago by riddeell
A great read
Not having the chance to read a good book in years, I finally purchased this book when recovering from a hospital procedure and I am glad that I did. Read more
Published 18 months ago by els321
Honey and Dust review
I liked, there are really two writers in this book. The first tees up the plot, introduces us to the author's philosophy and sketches in the autobiographical framework in the broad... Read more
Published 19 months ago by karonte22
Great book
as read reviews and other information from searching websites, i found this book very helpful. I was also astonished to see the system of God that is put in bees
Published 19 months ago by Adeem Baig
bees
I enjoyed reading about how he traveled across the world just to taste different kinds of honey. The determination that took was inspiring, I wish that I had that kind of... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jeffrey
Inspirational story
Amazing story of Piers Moore Ede after recovering from a horrific accident, to find the healing powers of honey. Read more
Published 19 months ago by wakeupm1
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