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"One of the best travel books I've read." - GQ
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Jonny Bealby was devastated when his fiancee Melanie died unexpectedly while they were travelling in Kashmir. Two years later, still heartbroken and utterly disillusioned, he took on the challenge of a lifetime. Setting out with only his motorbike for company, he began a daring and dangerous journey around the African continent in a desperate attempt to unearth some meaning in his life. Bittersweet, bold and beautifully told, Running with the Moon is a tale of true love and loss, of exploration, adventure and courage. (20031105)
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When one experiences tragedy in their life what do they do? Become an alcoholic? throw themselves into their work ? Cry endlessly whilst listening to their loved one's favourite songs? Not this guy, he decided to bike round Africa!
The Book has all the usual twists and turns that you would expect someone would encounter whilst riding round this vast continent. Although what sets it apart from the normal travel adventure book is the manner in which is written, it consistently features "flash backs" where the author remembers his lost wife. It also has an underlying, and subtle, theme of romance.
I would definitely recommend this book, it is easy to read and you cannot fail to connect with the author as he expresses emotions that we all feel from time to time.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have two main hobbies, off road motorcycling and reading, so when I bought RUNNING WITH THE MOON I was on to a winner and knew that I would enjoy it even before I had turned a page. From the tragic prologue to the epilogue after his incredible journey is over this book is a real rollercoaster of emotions (sorry about the cliche). You almost feel like you were there and I wished I could have been to assist him when the bike got bogged down in thigh high water filled jungle tracks, I know from experience what its like to be stuck in the middle of nowhere with a broken down bike. But then again there is a BIG difference between the middle of nowhere in the Yorkshire Dales, and the middle of nowhere in the Congo (no gorillas in Yorkshire). I also wanted to buy him a drink and cheer him up when he was stood up in Cairo, although that did eventually have a happy outcome. Initially I bought this book because of my interest in motorcycles, but non bikers dont be put off, I can heartily recommend it to anyone with a sense of adventure. Brilliant.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Who hasnt wanted to get away from it all at one time or another? Who has the balls? Well, Jonny does, and he doesnt do things by half. What a guy!
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as good as it gets
Hi this is the first book review i have written so i will do my best ,firstly i think that i have read almost every motorcycle travel book that is currently available in the uk,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by johnm
Hardship can be rewarding
I'm a big fan of these kind of Adventure Travel books. This is a good read, but obviously not as deep as something like Jupiter's Travels. Read more
Published 5 months ago by awysock1
Superb
A great, great travel book. Makes me want to give up everything and swap it for the freedom of the open road.
Published 14 months ago by Nuno Bento
Running with the moon
I bought this for a friend for Christmas and he has told me it is one of the best books he has ever read
Published 16 months ago by MarkR
Excellent
Thoroughly enjoyable read. A lot of books of this style out there, this is one of the better ones. I didn't find him to be particularly "scrounging", and you got to feel like you... Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Jackson
one of my all time favourites
This book is spell binding
its a great adventure story from start to finish with some romance thrown in for good measure
this book will make you want to jump... Read more
its a great adventure story from start to finish with some romance thrown in for good measure
this book will make you want to jump... Read more
Published 16 months ago by stuboo
A fantastic read
I really enjoyed this book and was sorry to finish it. I ride a motorbike and gave me some inspiration for the future! He keeps the book moving right through to the end.
Published 16 months ago by T. Williams
Immerse yourself
I was graciously bought this book whilst convalescing after a motorbike accident. It got me through the 6 hour wait in a cold liverpool plastic surgery hospital waiting room,... Read more
Published 20 months ago by veedub1955
Running with the moon.
I bought this book as an early holiday present for my 'bike-mad' partner as we have a trip coming up & he always needs a book for the plane journey. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Chrissy
Not to be missed
A thoroughly enjoyable book written with feeling and making the reader part of the adventure. You have to admire any one brave and possibly foolhardy to contemplate a trip on this... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Harley man
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