Far Sweeter Than Honey

Searching for Meaning on a Bicycle

William Spencer

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William Spencer
01 December 2020

Transport: general interest; Cycling; Travel & holiday guides

"Imagine cycling from England to India-an 8,500-mile epic journey, before GPS or cell phones. You're traveling alone through the mystical East as borders slam shut; you confront wild animals, sexual predators and a deep cultural divide.

Amazon Number One Bestseller. ""A compelling travelogue"", Union Square Review.

This is the riveting true story of a young man's solo bicycle odyssey: freezing in the Anatolian mountains of Turkey, being amazed by butterflies in the Iranian desert, passing through the rubble of a coup in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and surviving dire illness in Pakistan's Indus valley. His journey ends in the heart of the subcontinent, having glimpsed true freedom. This is an account of humankind's essential goodness, of trusting unseen hands that can steer us from disaster, and of learning that the way out is through.

Unsolicited reader reviews:

- Fascinating, harrowing, moving, and inspiring.

- Paints a beautiful picture of a young man's belief in himself and his journey of discovery.

- I felt like I was on the journey.

- The photos and drawings add depth to the dialogue.

- Lyrical writing, moments of connection and illumination.

- This was one gutsy journey.

- Boy, did I enjoy this book; I'm sorry the trip is over."

By: William Spencer
Imprint: William Spencer
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 458g
ISBN: 9781951490928
ISBN 10: 1951490924
Pages: 310
Publication Date: 01 December 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Far Sweeter Than Honey: Searching for Meaning on a Bicycle

This book's engaging prose, vivid descriptions of places and people along the journey - many of them now inaccessible to Westerners - and judicious use of sketches and photos from the trip combine to make it a compelling travelogue, perfect for a homebound winter. Four Star Rating - Union Square Review