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Summary: What life is led in too little time...
Review: I had no idea when I picked up the book that Barbara was no longer alive, but I mourn her and am grateful for the stories she shared. Even though I am not in a place in my life where I can replicate their trip, it has inspired me to take shorter tours so that I, too, can glipse a part of what she experienced. Read the book and be amazed, amused and entertained - but expect that you'll also find yourself challenged to make your own journey outside the comfort zone.
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Summary: Fantastic book.
Review: I happened to come across this book the other day in a local shop. I found the book to be a fantastic account of an epic journey. Im sure I will be reading this book again as I plan my own trips by bicycle.
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Summary: Laugh out loud and feel their struggles
Review: I have given away two copies of this book and have recommended it many times. For every bicyclist planning a tour, this is a must read. But more than about a bicycle tour, it is a heart warming and deliciously funny journal.
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Summary: A Two-Wheeled Delight !
Review: I have never laughed as hard as I did as when I read sections of Barbara Savage's "Miles Form Nowhere". I also shed some tears at other sections.This well-written adventure story, with a woman's touch, is a wonderfully entertaining and emotion-tugging delight. Men and women alike (who bicycle, or care about someone who does) will especially enjoy this book. The tempo varies, but never drags. The language and the syntax are easy to read, yet not simplistic. This book is definitely one to own, and to re-visit periodically.
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Summary: fantastic story, tragic end
Review: i myself am not a bicyclist, however barb and larry transported me around the world with them, and i didn't want it to end.the part that brings a tear to my eye is that this woman took life by the horns. i was so sad by her tragic death even though she has been gone awhile. i felt i knew this couple personally.goes to show life is a gift, don't squander it.i wish i could get more info on her, i don't want to say goodbye. can anyone tell me what larry has been up to since?
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Summary: This is a *real* inspirational book.
Review: I read this a little before my own first long bike trip over ten years ago. I still recommend it to friends and strangers. It is a great book about going for a dream, persevering, coping, having a great time, and working with what you get. I agree the writing is not prizeworthy, but so what? It's sort of like getting a really long letter from a good friend.
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Summary: Quintessential cyclist travel book
Review: I read this book 8 years ago. I was about to embark on a journey through Africa on my bicycle and found motivation through Barbara's tale. What struck me the most was that she and her husband were riding 10 speeds! 10 speeds! Imagine. And they did it (imagine "granny gear" on a 10 speed)! Their journey, her words, her life are inspirational. I have my bicylce tales in foreign lands as well, but rather than writing about them, I found myself laughing and relating and thanking her for her anecdotal comraderie. Rest in Peace, Barbara Savage. Your life shines.
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Summary: This book touched me.
Review: I read this book just before leaving on a 4500 mile bicycle trip across the United States. Nothing could have prepared me better or opened my mind more for the fantastic adventure that was ahead of me. The book made me laugh out loud 100 times for the author's undeniable love of life. And it made me cry nearly as often for her tragic death.
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Summary: Total inspiration!
Review: If you ever dreamed about doing something really adventurous at least once in your life, you must read this book! There's no sugarcoating here - Barbara writes about the worst as well as the best of times, and it left me feeling that I will have never really lived until I do something like this myself. I wonder what they were thinking as they first rode out of Los Angeles, having never attempted anything remotely similar to this, and without even having really trained for it! I loved the part where they excitedly tried to strike up a conversation with the american tourists from the tour bus. Hysterical! And what a contrast of experiences between Barbara and Larry, and the typical "ugly americans" on the typical vacation.
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Summary: I'm one of the "characters" in the book . . .
Review: It was tough for me to read Barb's book. She was a good friend of mine and I learned a lot from Larry and Barb. But, reading her book was like reading out of my own journal. The experience of riding around the world is overwhelming; Barb let's you know some of what to expect. By the way, Larry is doing just fine, living life to the fullest. (Is there any other way?)
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