Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa by Neil Peart
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- Pub. Date: September 2004
- 260pp
- Sales Rank: 87,196
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: September 2004
- Publisher: Ecw Press
- Format: Paperback, 260pp
- Sales Rank: 87,196
- ISBN-13: 9781550226652
- ISBN: 1550226657
Synopsis
Dysentery, drunken soldiers, and corrupt officials provide the background for Neil Peart's physical and spiritual cycling journey through West Africa. The prolific drummer for the rock band Rush travels through African villages, both large and small, and relates his story through photographs, journal entries, and tales of adventure, while simultaneously addressing issues such as differences in culture, psychology, and labels. Literary and artistic sidekicks such as Aristotle, Dante, and Van Gogh join Peart and his cycling companions, reminding the reader that this is not just another travel book—it is a story of both external and introspective discovery and adventure.
Biography
Neil Peart is the drummer and lyricist for the rock band Rush and the author of Ghost Rider. He lives in Santa Monica, California.
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October 25, 2004: I could not put this book down, and was sad when I read the last page. I didn't want the story to end. Neil Peart's talents extend far beyond his musical abilities. I highly recommend this page turner.
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April 29, 2003: I bought this as a cycling book. It's not that; cycling is a minor theme. It's none the less an excellent read by a thoughtful and insightful writer, concerning both modern Africa and group dynamics. Highly recommended.
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