Far Sweeter Than Honey: Searching For Meaning On A Bicycle
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Publisher Description
You face snarling dogs, ruthless border guards with guns raised, a violent coup, and predators who see you as a sexual trophy. Alone in the mystical East, borders slam shut around you. You're cycling 8,500 miles from England to India, before GPS and cell phones—with just the wind in your face and a barren emptiness ahead.
Amazon Number One Bestseller. “A compelling travelogue”, Union Square Review.
This is the riveting true story of a young man’s solo bicycle odyssey: freezing in the Anatolian mountains of Turkey, confounded by butterflies in the empty Iranian desert, passing through the rubble of a coup in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and surviving dire illness in Pakistan's Indus valley. His journey ends in the heart of the subcontinent, having glimpsed true freedom. This is an account of humankind’s essential goodness, of trusting unseen hands that can steer us from disaster, and of learning that the way out is through.
Unsolicited listener reviews:
Fascinating, harrowing, moving, and inspiring.Paints a beautiful picture of a young man's belief in himself and his journey of discovery.I felt like I was on the journey.The photos and drawings add depth to the dialogue.Lyrical writing, moments of connection and illumination.This was one gutsy journey.Boy, did I enjoy this book; I’m sorry the trip is over.
Customer Reviews
Around the world on a bicycle
Far Sweeter Than Honey: Searching For Meaning On A Bicycle is already an Amazon #1 nonfiction bestseller from Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, adventurer and excellent writer William Spencer. I encourage you to check out the audiobook version because it’s thrilling, fascinating, riveting, immersive, and entertaining.
In this book, Spencer shares his incredible journey of cycling 8,500 miles across 13 countries, with no GPS in the 70s, facing all kinds of historical events, challenges, dangers, and surprises along the way. Luckily, he also encounters many kind and generous people who help him in his quest for meaning. Spencer‘s vivid and eloquent descriptions transport us to the places he visits, from the stunning landscapes to the diverse cultures and customs. He also reflects on personal growth with insights and lessons learned from this life-changing experience.
Far Sweeter Than Honey: Searching For Meaning On A Bicycle is a book that will appeal to anyone who loves travel documentaries, true adventures, or personal stories of transformation. It is a book that will inspire you to follow your dreams, explore the world, and find your purpose.
The audiobook version of Far Sweeter Than Honey is narrated by the author himself, which adds another layer of authenticity and immersion to his story. Spencer has a pleasant and engaging voice that captures our attention and makes us feel like we are riding with him on the bicycle. The chapters are conveniently separated by sound effects that mark the beginning of each of them which usually means our hero has crossed another border. Although the Audio production is almost 12 hours long, it never feels boring or tedious. On the contrary, it portrays a thrilling and fascinating adventure that we don’t want to end.
If you are looking for a captivating and inspiring true story of adventure, courage, and discovery, you should not miss Far Sweeter Than Honey: Searching For Meaning On A Bicycle by William Spencer. This is the stuff from which explorers and adventurers throughout history were made of!