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joannasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
William seriously must have super powers. He biked from England all the way to India and Far Sweeter Than Honey is a journal of his experiences, hardships, perseverance and trust through this journey. The storytelling aspect of the book is remarkable as well. This is more than just a diary of his trip. William tells a story of his transformation throughout the 8000 miles he traveled. I can imagine what a culture shock it was to go from England to Iran, Syria, Afghanistan, Jordan, and eventually all the way to India. He had to deal with finding food, water, a place to sleep at night, visa issues, stolen belongings and other woes, but he was also blessed beyond measure by the kindness and open arms he encountered on the road. William and Brian trusted the new people they met to make it through their journey. When his companions left and he was by himself, I was worried about William's safety but he had so much belief and trust in his journey. It was truly inspiring. The book is broken into chapters by each country William visited on his trip. I felt like I was going through each country with him and I loved that. The perseverance he showed and the mental and spiritual growth he gained during this trip was inspiring and made me curious about other countries and cultures. Bravo!
writeramyshannon's review against another edition
4.0
What a trek!
Spencer pens a grand adventurous title in Far Sweeter Than Honey: Searching for Meaning on a Bicycle. This is the first book of this author's that I've read, and I've discovered, it's the author's debut book. The title gives insight into what is inside this journey on a bicycle from England to India. The miles don't tell the story, what he encounters on these miles is the story. The journey is written as if the reader were right beside him, seeing the world through his eyes. It's not just a learning experience, it's a cultural experience, and one that will stay with him for a lifetime. His words paint a picture of his adventure, and it also gives his perspective, something that makes him never take life for granted. I look forward to reading more by this author. This book is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.
Spencer pens a grand adventurous title in Far Sweeter Than Honey: Searching for Meaning on a Bicycle. This is the first book of this author's that I've read, and I've discovered, it's the author's debut book. The title gives insight into what is inside this journey on a bicycle from England to India. The miles don't tell the story, what he encounters on these miles is the story. The journey is written as if the reader were right beside him, seeing the world through his eyes. It's not just a learning experience, it's a cultural experience, and one that will stay with him for a lifetime. His words paint a picture of his adventure, and it also gives his perspective, something that makes him never take life for granted. I look forward to reading more by this author. This book is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.
laurielou73's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this epic bike ride from England to India. The author beautifully described his experiences with the people and places along the way. I was especially interested in the hospitality and kindness he was shown - often staying with complete strangers for several nights - as well as his ability to adapt to any situation and survive some bizarre and frightening experiences. This is definitely going in my "read again" pile.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC.
Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC.
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