Far and Near: On Days Like These
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.92 (660 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1770412573 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Another amazing entry by Neil Peart Invisibella If you read and enjoyed 'Far and Away', you'll love this book. It picks right up where that book left off, with the bonus of even more gorgeous pictures this time around. I only wish the Kindle version of the book had high resolution pictures so we could see the majesty of the desert and the beauty of the eastern US. "Peart Keeps Getting Better" according to Truebeliever. You would think after several of his "road" books, things might become repetitious. But no; each book gets better than the last. As he gets older, his insights into travel and life mature, painting a more scenic picture than the one before . Plus the personal infusions of his life and beliefs into the less traveled . Tony said Another good travelogue by Neil. Neil is an observer of the world around him and that has to be kept in mind when you read his books. They are how he perceives circumstances and so forth and for the most part, I do agree with him. I enjoy his writing and his sense of humour, but there are a few times he seemsdistant or removed either from those aro
With passionate insight, wry humor, and an adventurous spirit, once again Peart offers a collection of open letters that take readers on the road, behind the scenes, and into the inner workings of an ever-inquisitive mind.These popular stories, originally posted on Peart’s website, are now collected and contextualized with a new introduction and conclusion in this beautifully designed collector’s volume.. Whether navigating the backroads of Louisiana or Thuringia, exploring the snowy Quebec woods, or performing onstage at Rush concerts, Neil Peart has stories to tell. His first volume in this series, Far and Away, combined words and images to form an intimate, insightful narrative tha
Kirkus Reviews"This is a fine travelogue that fans and general readers alike should enjoy.” PublishersWeekly"If you have a Rush fan, travel enthusiast, motorcycle rider, or an artist on your Christmas list (or all of the above), Peart’s new book seems like a perfect gift." Waterloo Chronicle"Far and Near appeals to a very broad audience of readers; if you enjoy travel writing, memoirs, photography, or the music of Rush you will want to read this book." The Book Binder’s Daughter. "The reader is riding shotgun as Peart provides an intimate narrative of the places he’s seen and the strangers he’s met." Toronto Star"He has a keen eye for the physical beauty of the different landscapes he encounters For rock fans and readers who enjoy a good road epic, this work will have great appeal." Booklist”One does not need