- Hardcover: 200 pages
- Publisher: Adlibbed Ltd (1 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1897312385
- ISBN-13: 978-1897312384
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.2 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,621,832 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Alastair Humphreys' round the world journey of 46,000 miles was an old-fashioned adventure: long, lonely, low-budget and spontaneous. Cycling across five continents and sailing over the oceans, his ride took four years to complete, on a tiny budget of hoarded student loans. Moods of Future Joys is the story of the first remarkable stage of the expedition. Just two weeks into the ride the September 11th attacks changed everything. All Humphreys' plans went out the window and, instead of riding towards Australia, he suddenly found himself pedaling through the Middle East and Africa and on towards Cape Town. But his journey did not end there. In fact, this was only the beginning... Moods of Future Joys recounts an epic journey that succeeded through Humphreys' trust in the kindness of strangers, at a time where the interactions of our global community are more confused and troubled than ever. With a foreword by the explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes.
From the Author
I thought riding round the world was tough.
But the riding was easy compared to the writing! It took me four years to
pedal, and a whole year of peddling, with rejections galore from
publishers.
To actually have this book up and running is an achievement I am proud of
and I hope this will be the first book of many adventures. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
But the riding was easy compared to the writing! It took me four years to
pedal, and a whole year of peddling, with rejections galore from
publishers.
To actually have this book up and running is an achievement I am proud of
and I hope this will be the first book of many adventures. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format: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
Format: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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Inspiring stuff
I read this a couple of years back and was so taken by Alastair's writing that I bought his other books and was equally impressed. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ewn123
Moods of Future Joys: Around the World by Bike - Part 1
Fantastic account of a man, a bike and a big planet
Alastair weaves a wonderful story together, mixing a great description of different cultures, the way people live in... Read more
Alastair weaves a wonderful story together, mixing a great description of different cultures, the way people live in... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jj Clucas
inspirational - read it!
Having done a fair bit of cycle touring, I have read quite a few cycle touring books. Most just frustrate me - I'd rather be doing it than reading it, but Alastairs two books of... Read more
Published 3 months ago by alex g
Honest storytelling
If you're looking for an honest portrayal of a truly solo trip (no sponsors, no support, no record breaking, no aim save the experience and test of a solo expedition on two... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Alex
inspiring
This is a very entertaining and inspiring book. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants some inspiration about what each individual can achieve.
Published 4 months ago by A Reader
It made my heart beat faster with excitement!
I've just started reading this again. I first read this book a year or two ago, and my heart began to beat faster with pure excitement as I turned the first few pages. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pete Smallwood
Genius, awe-inspiring, must-reads
Read these books! Not only does the guy write with genius, but he has stories to match. PLUS he supports the brilliant Hope and Homes for Children charity. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Harriet
Bloody good read
Well written (unlike this review) straight to the point story of a trip across India. Bloody good read. Read more
Published 5 months ago by DaveGS
Inspirational Story
I had the privilege of seeing one of Alastair's talks earlier this year and it was exceptional! He was very inspiring and everyone left the talk with a slightly different... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Master Jack Campbell
Recommended
Easy to read, entertaining. As much of an account of a journey of discovery as the places visited. Thought provoking Ethiopia chapter.
Published 5 months ago by Jamie
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