Moods of Future Joys: Around the World by Bike - Part 1
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The first great adventure of the new millennium. --Sir Ranulph Fiennes
This book is a literary match to his physical achievement. --Geographical
This book is a literary match to his physical achievement. --Geographical
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Mood of Future Joys follows Alastair on the first leg of his epic journey around the world, starting in Yorkshire, then going down through Europe and travelling the whole length of Africa, including Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya. The book conveys his journey in a style that is 'reminiscent of the great tradition of the British explorers' (The Guardian). At times uplifting, at times brutal, he faces loneliness, despair and harsh conditions, but his experience is ultimately one of joy and triumph.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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Awesome story, a unique book,
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This review is from: Moods of Future Joys: Riding into Africa Pt. 1: Round the World (Paperback)
Alastair was on the road for over 4 years on less than 4 quid a day. Just those facts are amazing enough but I find the whole story quite incredible and in this book he tells you how he did it - meaning how he coped with it mentally and grew from the experience. That's far more important knowledge than the nuts and bolts of travel in my opinion, and he has a rare honesty and the smarts to figure out how he could make it to the end, and the ability to write it down for our benefit afterwards.
This is gritty travel, not as tourism, but to gain insights into the world, into himself, into life itself. It's powerful stuff and I can't wait for the next part of the story to be published.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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A terrific book - can't wait for his account of the Americas,
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This review is from: Moods of Future Joys: Riding into Africa Pt. 1: Round the World (Paperback)
I bought this book after hearing Alastair Humphreys give a talk on his adventures, when I was awestruck by his courage, fortitude and zest for life. The book gives a real insight into what ordinary people he met on his journey were like. We all have images of war torn nations and terrorism thrown at us on a daily basis - but this book serves to remind that there are a great many more kind and hospitable people in the world. I can only imagine what reception an unwashed youth on a bike might get if he knocked on the average door in the UK seeking food and shelter - but he found many people happy to welcome him, which I found inspiring. I am going to share this book with all my nephews and nieces - in the hope they they will realise that there are adventures to be had, if you're willing to get off the couch and seize the moment. Well written, and enthusiastically read. I hope he's busy writing the next instalment, because I'm eager to read it.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Moods of Future Joys: Riding into Africa Pt. 1: Round the World (Paperback)
A mix of humour, sharp observation, philosophy and very English self deprecation. Humphreys' style is original, pithy and informative. I look forward to hearing much more from this unique voice.
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