Touching the World: A Blind Woman, Two Wheels and 25,000 Miles
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thank you so much for your comments. Much appreciated and glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes. Bernard.
I've read this one and can only say that it far, far, beyond a motorcycle travel book. I've read so many books of this genre and it is way beyond them in terms of writing, feeling, and emotion. I was 'with them' on the bike in a way I've never before experienced. In many ways it's a beautiful book about a relationship and a journey across the world. Having read the immortal 'Sir Ted' I would say this is as good - in many ways it is better. High praise perhaps but I never laughed or cried in any other book like I did in this one. I busted a gut with the humour and I felt the sadness. Truly my favourite book as it is contains so much more than a motorcycle journey. I wouldn't be surprised if this one surpassed the narrow category of 'motorcycle travel book'. It certainly deserves to.