The Best Travelers' Tales 2004 : True Stories from Around the World

by James O'reilly, Larry Habegger, Sean O'reilly

Release Date: 11 March, 2004

Edition: Paperback

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How short stories can jog memories you don't have...

I've been reading a story here and a there from this book for the past few weeks. It's a constant struggle between drinking it all at once, and saving the next story for another day. I've still got a couple left for now, trying to take my time.

There used to be a lot of traveling for me. Lately, however, the office has taken its hold, and I travel little more than the daily commute. Soon, I hope I'll have the chance to experience firsthand the range of emotions, floods of memories, and calls to adventure that this book so commandfully flushes from the soul...

I couldn't help but feel a kinship in "Walking the Kerry Way" with the author's misty trek through the backwoods of Kerry. My father and I recently navigated this homeland of our ancestors that we try to call our own. So much green to help one think... Thank you for a beautiful picture, Tim O'Reilly.

The stories' allusions to Japan also have me fighting the melancholy longing that gainful employment in Los Angeles can induce in the would-be traveler. But when the busy rush of life allows, I treat myself to another of these happy, wistful, beautiful memories recorded by the many fine authors. I know that I'll be out there again, sometime, quelling my building wanderlust.

Its first story is my favorite so far. Patrick Fitzhugh is an amazing author. I'd never been to Central America before, but his handiwork had me convulsing with laughter, and then sadly wishing that I could go "back" to Costa Rica. Yuri is an incredible character! I love that this is a �gTrue Story�h! Someone, help me find more of Mr. Fitzhugh's work!!

Purchasing this book shouldn't be a matter of personal finance; get it, and read it. It will let you travel, and will remind you of the times you've had, or the times you'd like to have had. It�fs bursting at its seams; it needs you to read it. Everyone should have a chance at these pages.

Simple Evaluation: YES, THIS IS A GOOD BOOK.