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The Sunday Times bestselling author of Round Ireland with a Fridge looks back on his trip and explains exactly what he learnt... in between pints of Guiness
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Many moons ago, a foolhardy attempt to win a drunken bet resulted in Tony Hawks embarking on one of the most unforgettable experiences of his life. Joined by his trusty travelling companion-cum-domestic appliance - i.e. his fridge - he found himself in the midst of a remarkable, inspirational and, at times, downright silly adventure. His journey was chronicled in a book that would go on to be an international bestseller - Round Ireland with a Fridge.
In The Fridge-Hiker's Guide to Life, Tony looks back on what he learnt on his quixotic quest. Namely: if all you have between birth and death is a journey, and if the journey is all we have, then wouldn't it be best to make it fun? Such is the Philosophy of the Fridge. Reflecting on the many encounters he had along the way - occasionally fraught, frequently hilarious and sometimes poignant - and the colourful cast of characters he met, Tony realises that following mantras as simple as 'Do something silly' or 'Find the courage to follow your intuition' can make a huge difference in making life that little bit more enjoyable.
Witty, charming and uplifting, The Fridge-Hiker's Guide will make you look at both life and your kitchen appliances in a whole new way...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There are times when you buy a book because you like the author or you like the concept. Then there are other times, when you need a book to help you when you are going through tricky times in your life. I fall into both categories.
I have read Tony Hawks' original book, Round Ireland with A Fridge, which I bought on impulse via Amazon's recommendations. I then went on to buy his other books too, as I enjoy reading stories like these. I find them a tantalising mixture of hope, adventure, humour and stupidity. But over the last year or so, things have started to go wrong for me. Plans I have made now have little chance of becoming reality and I feel that I no longer have any control over events. I read the blurb for The Fridge-Hiker's Guide and thought that it could help me. Then I read the reviews, and changed my mind.
About 2 months after deciding not to buy the book, I was given a copy of it. After reading it, the only conclusion I can draw is that other reviewers have misunderstood the point of it. Yes, it is telling the same story again, but in a different context. An anecdote is told in order to illustrate a point. This book is not a re-hash of an adventure story, but a guide to looking objectively at all the things going on in our lives. Of course he repeats things from his original book - he needs to to make his point.
I would recommend this book to anyone who feels like the world is against them. It really isn't. It teaches that, just with a change of perpective, an obstacle can be transformed into an opportunity, and your end goals don't need to change just because the journey has. "Don't take it all so seriously".
I have read Tony Hawks' original book, Round Ireland with A Fridge, which I bought on impulse via Amazon's recommendations. I then went on to buy his other books too, as I enjoy reading stories like these. I find them a tantalising mixture of hope, adventure, humour and stupidity. But over the last year or so, things have started to go wrong for me. Plans I have made now have little chance of becoming reality and I feel that I no longer have any control over events. I read the blurb for The Fridge-Hiker's Guide and thought that it could help me. Then I read the reviews, and changed my mind.
About 2 months after deciding not to buy the book, I was given a copy of it. After reading it, the only conclusion I can draw is that other reviewers have misunderstood the point of it. Yes, it is telling the same story again, but in a different context. An anecdote is told in order to illustrate a point. This book is not a re-hash of an adventure story, but a guide to looking objectively at all the things going on in our lives. Of course he repeats things from his original book - he needs to to make his point.
I would recommend this book to anyone who feels like the world is against them. It really isn't. It teaches that, just with a change of perpective, an obstacle can be transformed into an opportunity, and your end goals don't need to change just because the journey has. "Don't take it all so seriously".
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Tony Hawks has once again reeled us in with his humour and charming wit. His recent book "The Fridge-Hiker's Guide to Life: How to stay cool when you're feeling the heat" is an inspirational novel with a genuinely interesting outlook on life.
Tony talks of the lessons he learned from his first book when he travelled round Ireland with a small refrigerator (Round Ireland with a Fridge) and uses examples to support and explain his ideas. As a result the readers get to see a slightly different side to Tony - more vulnerable, more human.
As with his other books, it is a very funny read but what makes this one slightly different from his others is that it has some really good advice about how we can makes things easier for ourselves in a world where everything always seems so difficult.
I would recommend this book even if you haven't read his first book as he explains the important parts again. And if you have already read the original one but not for a long time, it is definitely worth reading even if just to re-live his mad journey!
Tony talks of the lessons he learned from his first book when he travelled round Ireland with a small refrigerator (Round Ireland with a Fridge) and uses examples to support and explain his ideas. As a result the readers get to see a slightly different side to Tony - more vulnerable, more human.
As with his other books, it is a very funny read but what makes this one slightly different from his others is that it has some really good advice about how we can makes things easier for ourselves in a world where everything always seems so difficult.
I would recommend this book even if you haven't read his first book as he explains the important parts again. And if you have already read the original one but not for a long time, it is definitely worth reading even if just to re-live his mad journey!
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I was looking forward to what I perceived would be a follow up to "Round Ireland with a fridge". Unfortunately, "The fridge-hiker's guide to life" is a major disappointment.
I have thoroughly enjoyed "Round Ireland with a fridge" and to a slightly lesser degree "Playing the Moldovans...", "A piano in the Pyrenees" and "one hit wonderland".
As stated by "an avid reader" (Customer reviewer) this book is just repeating the vast majority of "Round Ireland with a fridge" with just a few additional sentences. As such reading is laboured because you already are aware of future events.
If you have not had the pleasure of reading "Round Ireland with a fridge" then this would probably be a good read, however I would not recommend it to a fan of the previous and original book.
I have thoroughly enjoyed "Round Ireland with a fridge" and to a slightly lesser degree "Playing the Moldovans...", "A piano in the Pyrenees" and "one hit wonderland".
As stated by "an avid reader" (Customer reviewer) this book is just repeating the vast majority of "Round Ireland with a fridge" with just a few additional sentences. As such reading is laboured because you already are aware of future events.
If you have not had the pleasure of reading "Round Ireland with a fridge" then this would probably be a good read, however I would not recommend it to a fan of the previous and original book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fantastic Fridge Philosophy
I really enjoyed this book and found it very inspirational. I love the way Tony's story and the things that he learned along the way are entwined throughout. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Fran
Not so good the second time around
Round Ireland with a Fridge was hilarious. Unfortunately, this follow-up is an uneasy cross between the original book and Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2009 by Bob Sherunkle
Nothing new
Just a cut and paste of bits of "Round Island with a Fridge" with a handful of unecessary mantras for getting through life. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by J. Walker
rehash of old idea
im glad i didnt buy this book but got it from the library as has been already said this appears to have most of the context of the previous book about tonys tour with a fridge and... Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2008 by haddock22
an unwelcome return
Bank balance a bit low Mr Hawks? Last book not as successful as you hoped? Running out of crazy, wacky ideas to prove what a crazy, wacky guy you are? Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2008 by An avid reader
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