Review: Intrepid traveller.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 13, 2014
I was given the opportunity to beta-read this memoir.For someone who exhibits minimal restraint and maximum enthusiasm for life, it is fortunate for readers that Tony Slater is blessed with a talent for recording his escapades.  The world really is his oyster.  He needs no encouragement to explore whatever environment he finds himself visiting.  Perhaps it was fortunate that on this road trip, he was accompanied by two females and relying on a hand-painted old van, Rusty by name and rusty by nature.  Having previously read Tony's two earlier books, I thought there may be a little more restraint with having female company on this journey . . . not likely as they were just as intrepid as Tony.  If they were ever a little hesitant, his brazen, gift-of-the-gab encouragement had them achieving  amazing feats that showed they were just as fearless.The travels around Australia truly were epic, not only in experiences but for those who recognise the size of Australia, epic in distance.Thank goodness Tony Slater lives his life to the full otherwise we would not enjoy the brilliance of his writing.  There is laughter, sadness, excitement, impatience, courage, love and even romance.  I defy anyone to read this tale and not experience to the full, the same range of emotions.  It leaves the reader with one question - how can Tony Slater get himself into such awkward situations and still end up smelling sweet.  Whenever and wherever I think about this book, I continue to laugh out loud at many of the memories it has left in my mind.  Enjoy!