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Brazil
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
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Summary
Shortlisted for: Popular Non-Fiction Book of the Year – Specsavers National Book Awards 2012
Michael Palin journeys to a vast country of unimaginable contrasts - Brazil. An economic powerhouse, it is host to a staggering variety of peoples. He starts his journey in the north, in the remote mountains and forests on the border with Venezuela, and finishes in the south at the legendary Iguaçu Falls. He travels by river-boat, float-plane and foot to visit tribes deep in the jungle, samples life in the agricultural and mining heartland of Brazil, experiences the modernism of Brasília and the heady mix of Rio de Janeiro, and ventures into the favelas. He travels down the northeast coast with its African-inspired culture; to São Luís; Recife and Salvador, where Michael is swept up in Candomblé. He heads to São Paulo, where the super-rich commute by helicopter; tastes German beer served from a motorcycle sidecar, and tries his hand at being a cowboy before journey's end beneath one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world.
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- Mr. M. Curtis
- 13-04-13
More than just some bloke on holiday.
Hand's up who now wants to go to Brazil... Well form an orderly queue behind me.
This is the first time i've listened to a travel book. I always thought that listening to some bloke bang on about how lucky he was to have the opportunity to visit somewhere better than my suburban reality would really tick me off, but Michael Palin just isn't some bloke and Brazil not just some place far away. I was gripped from the two minutes in and stayed gripped throughout.
My wife and I started listening to this book on a ridiculously long car journey and found ourselves delaying getting out of the car when we stopped. Palin comes across as a genuinely nice bloke as you would expect. The real star of this book however, is Brazil.
Not just a wonderfully diverse and important place, Brazil you will discover is an approach to life that seems so refreshing and as my wife said, Palin's delivery unfolds more as the story of Brazil than a trip guide.
This book left us in no doubt that the emergence of Brazil as an important global force could actually be just what we all need.
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- John Hayes
- 23-10-12
I canot wait!
I finished this over the weekend and must say it is up there with 'Around the World' and ' Himalaya's' - Now I cant wait to see the TV version as MP struts his stuff around this vast continent. He captures just about everything, with his wonderful humour and accents, its really very, very good and I have no hesitation in recommending it to you guys! It is amazing that this country is so diverse with such a massive culture difference, but everyone rubs along together and makes it work! He covers just about everything that you want to know, from politics to football, economics and gay marches. Now the problem is, what will he will do next?...USA I suspect, now that would be fun, poking fun at them...cant wait again.
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- k pius
- 27-06-20
Solid Palin
My least favourite book of the author but still, a solid 4/5 and a must listen.
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- Jason
- 22-04-13
Brazil
Michael Palin is the king of narration. His warm and friendly style really draws the listener in and makes you wish you were there with him. The best thing is he is a Sheffield United fan, and of course Santos!
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- fin
- 12-08-23
An enjoyable listen, well narrated.
Going on holiday to Brazil in September, so thought a good choice. Michael is always a good narrator, tho found myself drifting off a little at times during this book. Would have
Liked to have heard more about the food....but Michael's descriptions of the people and their passions interesting and thoughtful.
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- SG
- 10-03-23
Great book
It was great and very entertaining, MP is a great writer will listen again
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- N J.
- 28-01-23
Another fantastic journey by Michael Palin
Another in his travel series, this time Michael Palin travels to Brazil to enjoy all the country has to offer. From the forests and mountains indigenous people to the coffee plantation and on to the cities of San Paulo and Rio. He also visits some of the communities forged from the European migration hundreds of years ago to learn how their cultures are a blend of the original country and Brazil.
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- Chris b
- 26-01-23
Brazil
Michael Palin tells of another wonderful journey, this time through Brazil. His reading is warm and engaging and Brazil comes across as a fascinating and sublime experience. Highly recommended.
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- Gordon Fraser
- 08-01-23
Great book
Very interesting book, brilliantly read by author I have read previous books by MP but these had the benefits of illustrations. I have never before listened to an audio book but I really enjoyed the experience. Will look for another shortly
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- Ingrid Cooper
- 29-11-22
Interesting and informative
Great book with excellent content and narrative. Michael’s voice is so calm and relaxing and a pleasure to listen too
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