A Bear A Bike And The Wild Atlantic Way eBook James Kelly
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Searching for the Ireland of his youth, James Kelly travels a section of the Wild Atlantic Way from Galway to Dingle by bicycle...with a teddy bear called Kieran.
The aim of the trip was to see if the Ireland of James' childhood was still around, and more importantly, if the fabled Irish welcome to strangers still exists.
Their journey starts in Dublin then snakes along the gorgeous west coast of Ireland, taking in some wonderful sights on the way. Finally they end up in a bar in Tralee, dancing the night away.
This book follows the misadventures they have on the journey as well as the people they meet, the places they visit, and their struggle with the Irish weather.
There are many travel books, memoirs and novels about Ireland. But there's only one adventure with A Bear, A Bike And The Wild Atlantic Way.
A Bear A Bike And The Wild Atlantic Way eBook James Kelly
I am an avid cyclist, so a tale about cycling is a delight. The book made me want to plan a "great adventure " and duplicate the ride. (without the rain). I wanted an Irish breakfast and a pint or two of Guinness after I was done. Thanks JamesProduct details
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A Bear A Bike And The Wild Atlantic Way eBook James Kelly Reviews
James Kelly's book A Bear, A Bike and the Wild Atlantic makes me want to pack my own Build-A-Bear, Alexander, book a flight to Ireland and follow the Wavy Blue Line up the Wild Atlantic Way! And I won’t forget to pack some Bunt’s Bees Coconut Wax for the feet blisters, too. The book is both relatable and one interesting personal story.
He traveled with his bear companion, Kieran, for ten days and 280 miles battling wind, rain, elements and the worst enemy of them all Google Maps! In this amazing adventure to another country he meets many interesting people along the way. They provided him a lots advice, like how to dry your underwear by pinning it to your backpack.
Through- out the book James Kelly’s stories and anecdotes makes us feel we were part of his bicycling travel adventures that include packing waterproof cycling gear and clothes to a toy bear companion for photo ops and attracting interesting conversations.
This is a delightful, funny story with great descriptions of the people and places of Ireland. I didn't want it to end!
A Bear, a Bike and the Wild Atlantic Way is the second most enjoyable way to while away a afternoon. The first of course being on a bike. The authors humorous follies will make you chuckle, and he writes in a way that you can easily see yourself in the story. He isn't afraid to highlight his missteps, miscalculations, and misconceptions because he knows that it's in these moments that great stories are born. I for one am looking forward to many more stories from this author. Thanks James
This book appears to be a self published first book by the author and for this achievement the author needs to be congratulated.
Buying this book I assumed I was purchasing a fully crafted publication that met the aims called out on the cover, namely "to see if the Ireland of James' childhood was still around, and more importantly, if the fabled warm Irish welcome to strangers still exists " James does not draw any real references to the Ireland of his youth and no attempt is made to assess how the Ireland of his youth has changed.
The book has so many many flaws that in my opinion it needs a total re-write to ensure it is a value for money read.
- No explanation of his relationship with Elizabeth is given, yet he feels compelled to bring the bear she gifted him on his adventure. Some input on what Elizabeth thought of the journey would have been insightful.
- Ten days cycling the Wild Atlantic Way is not sufficient material for a light travelogue, so many non-events are drawn out to the point of being painful, for example leaving his backpack in a cafe in Kilrush was way over worked and the discussion with Sheila and Michael in Dublin did not bring real value to the story.
- James wrote way too much about the A-B&B's he stayed in. The hosts were very professional and hospitable as that is their customer service ethos, not an insight into friendly Ireland.
- A real irritant was that he did not cycle the full journey, taking a lift to Quilty and a bus to Dingle and in Dingle he did not see Fungie the dolphin, but rather wrote volumes about taking Kieran's photo with a statue of the Dolphin.
I could go on and on ..... it appears that the sole purpose of the trip was to write the book, rather than really compare modern Ireland to the Ireland of his youth that he remembered. The bear appears to be a conversation piece rather than any real attachment to Elizabeth.
For the book to work more research on the local history or descriptive narrative on scenery, people or restaurants would have enriched this publication. The book is very short at 155 pages with loose spacing. I got only one laugh from the book when Kieran drank a half pint of Guinness in Foxy John's in Dingle.
I was fortunate to recently discover James Kelly's delightful recounting of his bike trip (with a stuffed bear named Kieran) along the scenic Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland, and it was a reminder that first-person accounts are a wonderful supplement to fiction - if only because the truth is sometimes far more entertaining!
James writes with an easy, conversational style that pulled me in from the first page of the prologue, and made me feel as if I was conversing with an old friend. His observations - from the descriptions of his preparations, to the towns and colourful people he meets along the way - are both evocative and thorough, with a skilful attention to narrative that kept the story moving along. At times, as I sat by my window looking out at the rainy, wintry sky, I really felt as if I was there with him, biking into the elements up Corkscrew Hill. I've never been to Ireland, but after finishing his book I could imagine part of it well.
What I really enjoyed though, was James's warmth, his affection for (most of) the people he interacts with, and the beautiful island they call home. His sense of humour buoyed him during the tougher parts of his trip when he battled terrible weather (and stupid Google Maps!) and this same lighthearted attitude is evident in his prose. He never dwells on the negative, except to turn it into amusing anecdotes. I was entertained, informed, and genuinely inspired, which is probably the most anyone could ask for.
As for Kieran, the eponymous bear, I won't say much except to describe him as the hook on which the story hangs - and a worthy companion on any expedition. If I have any complaint, it's that James's tale isn't long enough, and I wanted to hear more about the Wild Atlantic Way. But it probably shouldn't be construed as criticism if an author writes with such appeal that it leaves you hungry for additional pages.
Luckily, as James indicates in the last paragraph, there may soon be more books about his adventures. Five stars for A Bear, a Bike, and the Wild Atlantic Way. I heartily recommend.
An exciting uplifting book that has helped put a bit of stuffing into my plans to knock off a bit of Ireland on a pushy. Thankyou James
I am an avid cyclist, so a tale about cycling is a delight. The book made me want to plan a "great adventure " and duplicate the ride. (without the rain). I wanted an Irish breakfast and a pint or two of Guinness after I was done. Thanks James
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