Helpful Score: 10
I really enjoyed this book. A successful public relations manager gets dumped by his bride-to-be just days before his wedding, he can't get his deposit money back for his honeymoon trip. He desides to quit his job and take off globe trotting with his brother to heal his broken ego and get closer to his brother at the same time. This was an entertaining read. Good stuff.
Helpful Score: 8
I loved the book. It's about two searches, one for self and one of the globe. The latter helps the brothers (especially the eldest) find the first. The travel and truth of it, the fiscal and political state of places most of us will never bother to learn about are wonderful. I look forward to hearing more from the brothers.
Helpful Score: 6
Really great book..honestly made me want to grab one of my siblings and set off on a round the world bonding adventure!
Helpful Score: 4
I loved this book! Its a memoir about two brothers reconnecting and traveling the world together.
Helpful Score: 3
Sad beginning but turned out positive. I enjoyed reading it. Good story of brotherly bond and love.
Helpful Score: 2
A fairly enjoyable account of a man who recovers from a break up with his long-term fiance, gets to know his brother, and take a world round trip in the process. Most interesting when he shares what he learned about himself.
Helpful Score: 2
Very enjoyable. original idea for a story...I always enjoy novels set in foreign countries; this one went to many different places, explored many cultures. This, along with the developing story line of the brother's relationship, made for an enjoyable read.
It got a bit mired up in details in a few places, but other than that, I found it very interesting. If you liked Eat, Pray, Love..you'll enjoy this!
It got a bit mired up in details in a few places, but other than that, I found it very interesting. If you liked Eat, Pray, Love..you'll enjoy this!
Sari Lynn G. (sari-lynn) -
Helpful Score: 1
I enjoyed reading this book, which fit into two of my favorite literary genres - memoirs & travel writing. It was mostly about the relationship between the author, Franz, and his brother Kurt. They started out fairly distant, and became close over their two year journey around the world. Especially touching were the parts about LaRue - their 99 year old grandmother - who shared the boys' postcards with everyone in her retirement community.
Helpful Score: 1
Very beautiful and touching memoir about the bond between two brothers.
A "guy's travel" memoir. Unique concept. I related to a passage that describes the time it takes to really "let go" of our typical cares & level of tension that we carry around with us and get into a vacation. Interesting destinations.
If you have traveled to other countries you'll enjoy it even more.
I really enjoyed this book. It makes you really want to travel the world
Book is not as interesting as I thought it would be.
I have not finished this book yet but have enjoyed it so far.
Dana W. (SouthWestZippy) -
Franz Wisner was left him a few days before the wedding. He goes ahead and has the wedding, making a few changes and then takes his brother on the two week honey moon trip they he had planned. I never did see the bonding that was suppose to be happening between the brothers. I did see to guys quit their jobs and run around the world for two years. Had a couple funny stories but overall feel short of a heart warming or humours book.
