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  • Distant Suns

  • Every Day an Adventure, Book 3
  • By: Sam Manicom
  • Narrated by: Sam Manicom
  • Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (80 ratings)

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Distant Suns

By: Sam Manicom
Narrated by: Sam Manicom
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Summary

Sam Manicom's dynamic third book transports you to Southern Africa, South and Central America. Sam has a gift for describing the vibrancy of people and places, and you are led effortlessly through three very different parts of the world by his enthusiasm and his acute observations. Human behavior, drama, passion, disaster, humor, and the pure adrenaline buzz of overlanding such far-flung, wild and exotic places are all here.

This thought-provoking mix is brought alive by both his descriptive, which can make the mouth water or the hairs on the back of the neck crawl, and the historical tidbits and cultural notes about the people and places he visits. Distant Suns highlights the joys of traveling with others and how, when you are with others, you often do and see things you otherwise may not have done; but also touches on the added stress that comes with traveling in groups - even small groups.

Unlike his two previous books, Sam travels with a companion, Birgit, who you'll have met during the course of his previous book Under Asian Skies. Distant Suns is the story of how boy meets girl, both endowed with a mile-wide streak of wanderlust, and both fiercely independent, but learning to live together on the road, and saving each other's lives on occasion. Birgit catches your attention right away with her incredible initiative and capability with her bike. Yet, she'd only been riding a bike for 600 miles when they arrived in Kenya at the beginning of this journey.

Sam and Birgit's adventures are never without peril, but the attitude they have is what makes them terrific world travelers. Over the course of three years, a lot of things can and do go wrong, but Sam and Birgit don't let any of them stop them from completing their journey. When Paul Theroux wrote, "Take the leap. Go as far as you can. Try staying out of touch. Become a stranger in a strange land," he could have been describing Distant Suns.

©2008 Sam H.N. Manicom (P)2016 Sam N.H. Manicom
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What a ride

Everyday an Adventure has to be my favourite series in my library, if you have a passion for motorcycles or adventure then this is something I can wholeheartedly recommend.

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great book

it was a really enjoyable listen, great narration and interesting insight into the world

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Mindblowing

Sam's narration and his ability to tell a story leaves you spell bound. Lock down wouldnt have been the same without these set of books.

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one of those books you wish would never end!

having read the book a while ago the narration by the author has been amazing and bought it to life. I've never been interested to visit Africa but after hearing so much for the first time I want to go! I've spent a fair bit of time in South America and his observations are humble, true and presented in a very humorous yet respectfu way. my biggest disappointment with the book is that it ends!!! but all good things... recommended without any doubt. if your a biker, traveller and have a dream to see more Sam brings it all to life and has stoked my fire to get out there again!

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Adventure packed beautifully described travels

Beautifully read story by the author, story full of oily bits and adventures, if you're a biker looking for bike stories or a helpless romantic looking for armchair travels you will find what you need in this book, allow sam to take you along with him on his travels. Every scene described beautifully allowing you to feel every pothole and every hour spent at the border crossings.
Book number 3 is just as inspiring as sam's previous books and his writing has personally inspired me to go on my own travels and for that I thank you Sam

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Love it!

I'm a fellow biker, traveller, (not enough as I would like) & Farmer.

I'm not a man with many words but a do enjoy audiobooks and reading (when I get time). I got hooked on "Sam's" books I love the way he looks at things. I've listened to all he's audiobooks, 3times. And just downloaded he's forth one. Highly recommended!!

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sam's 3rd book

Sam has a partner with him in this installment. Birgit who we first met in his previous book. They make a great couple for adventure travel, I just wish my wife would have the same spirit as Birgit does.

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Sam is one the best

I love that Sam narrates his books personally, it really adds to story. I’ve downloaded all his books and they are just fantastic.

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Another memorable ride

Sam takes us on another entertaining ride through the roads less travelled and inspires us with his can do, will do attitude.

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Good

Another good one from Sam. Looking forward to the next one. These books inspire me to get on my bike and have an adventure.

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