Neil Hanson (2) (1954–)

This review is provided in exchange for a Library Thing preview copy.

I received a copy of The Pilgrim Way, A Companion Guide for the Cross Country Cyclist by Neil Hanson as a Library Thing preview. The guide is an easy read, and if it's any indication of the style of the original book, it's a candid conversation between the author and reader on a cycling life. Hanson uses this travel diary companion to chart the route and modalities he uses to complete the cross-country journey and provides insights along the way.
Hanson, a self-described student of architecture, shares natural landscape imagery that skillfully connects his touring experience to the ethereal visions he experienced from a cyclist's handlebar. I enjoyed the deft quotes used throughout the companion guide. I enjoyed this book.

Although I have not read the original work, the companion volume provides valuable information to prepare for the ride and piques the reader's interest in Hanson's complete Pilgrim Wheels journey.… (meer)

A copy of this book was given to me, free, in exchange for my honest opinion.
This story is deeply personal, so much so that I don’t want to write this review. But, I’ve committed to sharing my honest opinion- positive or negative. I have some issues with this story – the first one being sis it fiction or nonfiction? This really isn’t someone should ever have to ask, at least in my opinion – especially when you’ve communicated with the author. It’s only referred to as a story in the back cover copy. Even going back to the original email with the author, I couldn’t find the answer. If it’s mentioned amongst the review clips than that would be the problem; I don’t read other people’s reviews of books I’ve accepted for review.
But, let’s not dwell on that because my opinion is the same whether it’s fiction or not. I don’t commit on other’s people faith or belief system. It’s a personal choice and everyone else has a right to whatever. I do remain open when I receive something that’s outside of my own system of beliefs. Or at least I try to; but my opinion is that you really can’t combine pieces of various faiths without altering the core of each one. I didn’t connect with the story, the death of the father and the son’s seeking didn’t reach me. I have a lot of issues with this story and in the end they only served as distractions that I was not able to overlook or forgive.

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