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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Under Asian Skies
Under Asian Skies is a very personal memoir of a once in a lifetime, extended trip to a part of the world which evokes welcome images of the exotic, not least since we have just experienced the greyest British `summer' known to modern man. Packed along the way with interesting little nuggets of information, peopled with diverse and often colourful characters, detailing personal challenges and obstacles to be overcome and peppered with insightful social observations, this is a frank and honest account of an adventure which offers much for anyone considering a `gap year' or `career break' vacation, with or without motorcycle.
The author, Sam Manicom, comes across as a compulsively likeable character whose laid-back philosophy is non-discriminatory and dictates that he takes the world at face value. His reaction to the potentially catastrophic incident, where he is sent flying off his beloved bike `Libby' by an idiotic third party, is by any measure astoundingly tolerant. There is also his commendable stoicism in the face of medical setbacks which would have reduced almost anyone else, myself included, to a gibbering wreck! These noble virtues are offset by an indefatigable sense of adventure and not inconsiderable degree of impulsiveness - some might say recklessness - not to mention the unexpectedly mulish stubbornness provoked by encountering a little mild bureaucracy when entering Australia. Most refreshing to me, however, is that he doesn't take himself too seriously, as memorably illustrated in his cheerful description of a gross-out incident on a bus of truly epic proportions. You need to read the book ...
I thoroughly enjoyed `Under Asian Skies' and cannot help but regard Sam Manicom as a real inspiration to those of us who hold a dearly cherished dream to travel widely and experience all that other cultures have to offer, but haven't yet found the courage to live it.
Under Asian Skies is a very personal memoir of a once in a lifetime, extended trip to a part of the world which evokes welcome images of the exotic, not least since we have just experienced the greyest British `summer' known to modern man. Packed along the way with interesting little nuggets of information, peopled with diverse and often colourful characters, detailing personal challenges and obstacles to be overcome and peppered with insightful social observations, this is a frank and honest account of an adventure which offers much for anyone considering a `gap year' or `career break' vacation, with or without motorcycle.
The author, Sam Manicom, comes across as a compulsively likeable character whose laid-back philosophy is non-discriminatory and dictates that he takes the world at face value. His reaction to the potentially catastrophic incident, where he is sent flying off his beloved bike `Libby' by an idiotic third party, is by any measure astoundingly tolerant. There is also his commendable stoicism in the face of medical setbacks which would have reduced almost anyone else, myself included, to a gibbering wreck! These noble virtues are offset by an indefatigable sense of adventure and not inconsiderable degree of impulsiveness - some might say recklessness - not to mention the unexpectedly mulish stubbornness provoked by encountering a little mild bureaucracy when entering Australia. Most refreshing to me, however, is that he doesn't take himself too seriously, as memorably illustrated in his cheerful description of a gross-out incident on a bus of truly epic proportions. You need to read the book ...
I thoroughly enjoyed `Under Asian Skies' and cannot help but regard Sam Manicom as a real inspiration to those of us who hold a dearly cherished dream to travel widely and experience all that other cultures have to offer, but haven't yet found the courage to live it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Once again Sam has worked his magic with the written word in this the follow on to his first book, Into Africa, the continuing story is of the experience and not the journey, the people he meets and his interaction with them. He has such a way with the words that he draws you into the pages as if you where along side him and experiencing everything along the way.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is the second book of Sam's I've read, the first being "Into Africa"
The insight given into the places travelled to feels very real, as if you are a part of the trip yourself. The journeys (in case you don't already know) are ridden on a motorcycle but the book I feel would be just as enjoyable and interesting to a non motorcyclist.
I thoroughly recommend Sam's books and am really look forward to reading his third "Distant Suns" which has just been published.
The insight given into the places travelled to feels very real, as if you are a part of the trip yourself. The journeys (in case you don't already know) are ridden on a motorcycle but the book I feel would be just as enjoyable and interesting to a non motorcyclist.
I thoroughly recommend Sam's books and am really look forward to reading his third "Distant Suns" which has just been published.
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FANTASTIC
I have read all four of Sams books and would recomend them to anyone. Some of the best biking travel books around
Published 1 month ago by SPENDANGO
****A Must Read****
A fantastic book, highly recommended read. Go on a journey with Sam Manicom with his fantastic writing to truly explore the world. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Steph
Read, dream, and be inspired
When you get to end of a book and you are disappointed it is coming to an end you know it is good. I have read all four of Sam's books and the manner and style of them is engaging... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Pa Caswell
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Another riveting and inspiring read... which takes you through many countries once again.
We hear about the interesting characters that Sam meets and the joys and other... Read more
We hear about the interesting characters that Sam meets and the joys and other... Read more
Published 16 months ago by tillycat
A Great Ride Becomes a Great Read
This is Sam Manicom's second book, and it continues the round the world Odyssey he set off on that is chronicled in his first book, Into Africa. Read more
Published 18 months ago by J.Espresso
Sam keeps us riding
This was the 1st book of Sams I have read and after the suprising start, it keeps on going taking you with it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by MS
Fantastic read!
Having read 'Into Africa' I was hoping Sam would write another book and was so pleased when 'Under Asian Skies' came out. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ezri
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A true Bikers Dream in this book and the others in this series of three books. The first book in this series was just awesome and quite inspiring I jiust could not put it down, I... Read more
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