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Motoring with Mohammed: Journeys to Yemen and the Red Sea

Format: Paperback
Author: Eric Hansen
ReleaseDate: 04 February, 1992
Publisher: Vintage
Rating:

Best travel book I've read
I visited Sana'a about 15 years ago and his book really hits the mark. The author has written an engaging, entertaining, beautifully discriptive book of Yemen. I particularly enjoy how Mr. Hansen captures the culture and attitudes of the Yemen. He knows that that that culture is 180 degrees from Western culture and he treats Yemeni religion, customs and attitudes with respect and openness - yet does not patronize as do many other travel books.

His writing is witting, self-deprecating and honest - completely enjoyable.

Yemen, Beneath the Veil
Hansen takes us through Yemen as if we were riding (or sailing) with him. I second the views of several reviewers that this is one of the best travel books they've ever read. I never gave much thought to or knew much about Yemen but, thanks to Hansen, I have a new and positive view of it. His willingness to get out and experience many facets of this country enriches his descriptions. His good humor and sensitivity to its people are gratifying. But this is more than just a travelogue. Hansen's quest for his buried notebooks is a compelling story in itself. That plot and this venue combine to make this an irresistible and meritorious book. I look forward to reading more from this intrepid and gifted writer.

Perhaps, one of the best travel books I have ever read.
Eric's experiences are unusually wonderful, and his writing is magical. Having read literally hundreds of travelogues, I must say this is simply one of the finest I have ever run into. His focus on the Yemeni people and their lives and experiences make this book far more engaging than travelogues that focus on personal experiences, interpretations or places visited and described.

Kudos Mr. Hansen! I thought I had travelled enough and read enough about other people's travels. Your experiences are illuminating and incomparable.

-a.

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