Review of Man Mission
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Review of Man Mission
[Following is a volunteer review of "Man Mission" by Eytan Uliel.]
How many of us have dreamed of dropping everything and travelling worldwide without any worries? How many of us have fantasized about going out for an adventure and lived to tell the tale? Man Mission by Eytan Uliel brought us a protagonist and his friends, Sam, Daniel and Alec who lived through their fantasies every year. The annual trip for the four friends started as the protagonist's fantasy when he met Sam at their campus' Food Fair. Three years later, the long-forgotten dream was brought up once again when Sam and he were overwhelmed with work. And thus, Man Mission was born and initiated by the two founders, none other than the protagonist himself, and later joined by Daniel and Alec.
Every year, the four friends planned an adventurous trip with an increasing level of difficulty. In the name of becoming manly, a set of rules was born and the Pink Bracelet became a symbol of shame. Their first trip took place in New Zealand which ended with the protagonist's total loss of dignity. However, this didn't stop them from discovering even more reckless future adventures. From hiking in New Zealand to ice climbing in Iceland, Man Mission became a therapy, an escape and consolation to the four men. The fifteen years of adventure were full of laughter, loss of dignity and tears as the protagonist and his friends navigated their changing life in between the trips.
I must say that reading the book was extremely pleasant. I found myself rooting for the protagonist's relationship with his wife, and I felt eager to join them in their next shenanigans. The book was indeed very engaging as I could not stop wondering what would happen next in their dangerous and reckless trips, not realizing that I was reading. It was also interesting to visit new and uncommon places for tourists through the protagonist's pair of eyes. The choice of the place brought readers to the discovery of a whole new world.
Other than that, I would like to applaud the author for the successful tackle of the depression issue among men which often went unnoticed in reality. It was also interesting to get a glimpse of the men's life, especially the protagonists', outside the trips. In between the thrilling adventure of the four men and the glimpses of their lives back home, the protagonist's experiences, emotions, misery, and growth were eye-opening. If there was anything I learned from their lives, it was that most people did not stay married for a long time because of love, but because of choice. Delving into the protagonist's view of the world, I found myself agreeing and empathizing with him, as the author continuously pointed out the flaw of society's expectations of men. The author wrote the book so well that I could not point out any flaws or negative aspects.
I will rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. This book deserves a perfect score as it describes the world from a man's point of view in an eloquent manner. I love that this book educates readers that men are also humans with emotions and psychological needs and that they should be allowed to express their emotions instead of keeping a facade. I will recommend this book to those who love travelling and are looking for bizarre experiences. This book is also suitable for men to find comfort and realize that they are not walking alone in their misery.
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Man Mission
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How many of us have dreamed of dropping everything and travelling worldwide without any worries? How many of us have fantasized about going out for an adventure and lived to tell the tale? Man Mission by Eytan Uliel brought us a protagonist and his friends, Sam, Daniel and Alec who lived through their fantasies every year. The annual trip for the four friends started as the protagonist's fantasy when he met Sam at their campus' Food Fair. Three years later, the long-forgotten dream was brought up once again when Sam and he were overwhelmed with work. And thus, Man Mission was born and initiated by the two founders, none other than the protagonist himself, and later joined by Daniel and Alec.
Every year, the four friends planned an adventurous trip with an increasing level of difficulty. In the name of becoming manly, a set of rules was born and the Pink Bracelet became a symbol of shame. Their first trip took place in New Zealand which ended with the protagonist's total loss of dignity. However, this didn't stop them from discovering even more reckless future adventures. From hiking in New Zealand to ice climbing in Iceland, Man Mission became a therapy, an escape and consolation to the four men. The fifteen years of adventure were full of laughter, loss of dignity and tears as the protagonist and his friends navigated their changing life in between the trips.
I must say that reading the book was extremely pleasant. I found myself rooting for the protagonist's relationship with his wife, and I felt eager to join them in their next shenanigans. The book was indeed very engaging as I could not stop wondering what would happen next in their dangerous and reckless trips, not realizing that I was reading. It was also interesting to visit new and uncommon places for tourists through the protagonist's pair of eyes. The choice of the place brought readers to the discovery of a whole new world.
Other than that, I would like to applaud the author for the successful tackle of the depression issue among men which often went unnoticed in reality. It was also interesting to get a glimpse of the men's life, especially the protagonists', outside the trips. In between the thrilling adventure of the four men and the glimpses of their lives back home, the protagonist's experiences, emotions, misery, and growth were eye-opening. If there was anything I learned from their lives, it was that most people did not stay married for a long time because of love, but because of choice. Delving into the protagonist's view of the world, I found myself agreeing and empathizing with him, as the author continuously pointed out the flaw of society's expectations of men. The author wrote the book so well that I could not point out any flaws or negative aspects.
I will rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. This book deserves a perfect score as it describes the world from a man's point of view in an eloquent manner. I love that this book educates readers that men are also humans with emotions and psychological needs and that they should be allowed to express their emotions instead of keeping a facade. I will recommend this book to those who love travelling and are looking for bizarre experiences. This book is also suitable for men to find comfort and realize that they are not walking alone in their misery.
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Man Mission
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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