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Brian Sutherland
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Neil Peart
About this listen
Whether navigating the backroads of Louisiana or Thuringia, exploring the snowy Quebec woods, or performing onstage at Rush concerts, Neil Peart has stories to tell. His first volume in this series, Far and Away, combined words and images to form an intimate, insightful narrative that won many fans. Now Far and Near brings together reflections from another three years of an artist's life as he celebrates seasons, landscapes, and characters; travels roads and trails; receives honors; climbs mountains; and composes and performs music. With passionate insight, wry humor, and an adventurous spirit, once again Peart offers a collection of open letters that take listeners on the road, behind the scenes, and into the inner workings of an ever-inquisitive mind. These popular stories, originally posted on Peart's website, are now collected and contextualized with an introduction and conclusion.
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Philip Caputo, who had just turned 70, his wife, and their two English setters took off in a truck hauling an Airstream camper from Key West, Florida, en route via back roads and state routes to Deadhorse, Alaska. The journey took four months and covered 17,000 miles, during which Caputo interviewed more than 80 Americans from all walks of life to get a picture of what their lives and the life of the nation are really about in the 21st century.
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Very Disappointing
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Dreaming of Jupiter
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- Narrated by: Rupert Degas
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When Ted Simon rode 64,000 miles round the world on his 500c Triumph Tiger, he inspired thousands of motorcyclists to begin their own adventures, including Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, who chronicled their travels in Long Way Round. Nearly 30 years later, Ted Simon took to the road again to retrace the epic journey he made in his 40s. He meets up with old friends and acquaintances, revisits old landmarks and locations, and rediscovers himself, as well as the world, along the way.
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To Shake the Sleeping Self
- A Journey from Oregon to Patagonia, and a Quest for a Life with No Regret
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On the eve of turning 30, terrified of being funneled into a life he didn’t choose, Jedidiah Jenkins quit his dream job and spent 16 months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia. He chronicled the trip on Instagram, where his photos and reflections drew hundreds of thousands of followers, all gathered around the question: What makes a life worth living? In this unflinchingly honest memoir, Jed narrates his adventure - the people and places he encountered on his way to the bottom of the world - as well as the internal journey that started it all.
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Different that I expected
- By Sabrina on 02-21-20
By: Jedidiah Jenkins
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Turn Right at Machu Picchu
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- By: Mark Adams
- Narrated by: Andrew Garman
- Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins
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Writer for the New York Times and GQ, Mark Adams is also the acclaimed author of Mr. America. In this fascinating travelogue, Adams follows in the controversial footsteps of Hiram Bingham III, who’s been both lionized and vilified for his discovery of the famed Lost City in 1911—but which reputation is justified?
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Spellbounding, exceptional vocals
- By KLewis on 09-19-15
By: Mark Adams
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We Stood upon Stars
- Finding God in Lost Places
- By: Roger W. Thompson
- Narrated by: John McLain
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
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You are made for freedom and adventure, friendship and romance. Yet too much of your life is spent unfulfilled at work, restless at home, and bored at church. All the while, you know there is something more. You'll find some of life's best moments waiting for you over a campfire, on a river - even in that coffee shop or brewery you didn't know you'd discover along the way. It's time to begin the search.
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Such a good book
- By The Great Bambino on 06-16-21
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Deep Creek
- Finding Hope in the High Country
- By: Pam Houston
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On her 120-acre homestead high in the Colorado Rockies, beloved writer Pam Houston learns what it means to care for a piece of land and the creatures on it. Elk calves and bluebirds mark the changing seasons, winter temperatures drop to 35 below, and lightning sparks a 110,000-acre wildfire, threatening her century-old barn and all its inhabitants. Through her travels from the Gulf of Mexico to Alaska, she explores what ties her to the Earth, the ranch most of all.
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The most beautiful book I’ve ever read
- By KFratt on 04-26-19
By: Pam Houston
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk
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- By: Ben Montgomery
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Emma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than $200. The next anybody heard from her, this genteel, farm-reared, 67-year-old great-grandmother had walked 800 miles along the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail. And in September 1955, atop Maine's Mount Katahdin, she sang the first verse of "America, the Beautiful" and proclaimed, "I said I'll do it, and I've done it."
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Inspiring story about a strong amazing woman
- By David Shear on 12-22-14
By: Ben Montgomery
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Maphead
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It comes as no surprise that, as a kid, Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings slept with a bulky Hammond world atlas by his pillow every night. Maphead recounts his lifelong love affair with geography and explores why maps have always been so fascinating to him and to fellow enthusiasts everywhere.
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A Romp through Maps
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Train
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- By: Tom Zoellner
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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Tom Zoellner loves trains with a ferocious passion. In his new audiobook he chronicles the innovation and sociological impact of the railway technology that changed the world, and could very well change it again. From the frigid Trans-Siberian Railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the futuristic maglev trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of man's relationship with trains. Zoellner examines both the mechanics of the rails and their engines and how they helped societies evolve. Not only do trains transport people and goods in an efficient manner, but they also reduce pollution and dependency upon oil.
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The world history of trains up to the present
- By matthew on 03-06-14
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No Shortage of Good Days
- By: John Gierach
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In No Shortage of Good Days John Gierach takes listeners from the Smokies in Tennessee to his home waters in Colorado, from the Canadian Maritimes to Mexico - saltwater or fresh, it's all fishing and all irresistible. As always he writes perceptively about a wide range of subjects: the charm of familiar waters, the etiquette of working with new fishing guides, night fishing when the trout and the mosquitoes are both biting, and fishing snobbery, a pitfall he seems to have largely avoided.
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I fish, but rarely fly fish.. love Gierach’s work
- By BearheartRaven on 04-24-20
By: John Gierach
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The Road to Little Dribbling
- Adventures of an American in Britain
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Nathan Osgood
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Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to discover and celebrate that green and pleasant land. The result was Notes from a Small Island, a true classic and one of the bestselling travel books ever written. Now he has traveled about Britain again, by bus and train and rental car and on foot, to see what has changed—and what hasn’t.
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No Bryson?? Alas, another disappointed fan
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Run!
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In his follow-up to the best-selling Ultra-Marathon Man, world-renowned ultra marathoner Dean Karnazes chronicles his unbelievable exploits and explorations in gripping detail; Karnazes runs for days on end without rest, across some of the most exotic and inhospitable places on earth, including the Australian Outback, Antarctica, and the back alleys of New Jersey.
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Great stories. Horrible narrator.
- By Alberto Medellin on 08-20-15
By: Dean Karnazes
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- MMiller
- 03-02-20
Why did I wait so Long?
Neil was tremendous talent and I should have known that his writing skills were no less terrific. For some reason I never felt compelled to read his books. Not really into travel logs. But now I wished I had and I'm glad I finally did. Fortunately he left these experiences and thoughts for all time. A lifelong fan of the band, As he details his travels between the shows, I can recall where I was as he was on his way to and from a show that I attended. In a small way I'm part of these journeys. There is a lot here to enjoy even if you don't know who he was, The writing and the story telling is great. I'm glad I have more of his books to look forward to.
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- Megan01
- 08-21-17
Smooth Flowing. Very similar to Far and Away
The story flowed smoothly and once again Brian Sutherland did a excellent job.
Although, if you've read/listened to Far and Away you can expect almost the same story being told.
Ghost Rider is still the best.
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- David
- 08-31-17
Entertaining but need pictures!
As expensive as audiobooks are you would think that you would get a companion eBook with pictures for free. The entire book refers to photographs which you can't see if you do not pay $13.00 for the companion book. If it wasn't for how enjoyable the narrator was I'd just get the print version.
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- April Jones
- 04-16-20
travel on a journey and be thankful
Everyday is Thanksgiving! In times as we are in now Quarantine 2020, I am so emotional over the simplest of visions, thoughts and the loss of life. this series of books has helped me to appreciate life, learn more about the world I live in and alot of thi ha I never knew. Neil was a man of many talents and full of life. Our world lost a great Human being.
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- Damon Gold
- 08-25-21
Great Stories, ok narration
I’m just starting to explore the books written by Neil Peart (i’ve never had time to read, so listing on my long drives is perfect) i’ve been a huge fan since the time i heard my first rush song, Working Man in 1984. Neil’s books are more about his experiences in his personal life rather than on stage (although he does touch on some of his experiences “at work”) the descriptions of the landscapes he rides are for the most part places i’ve been riding myself since the 1980s and the bring back such great memories, i’m amazed we never crossed paths! …but i digess, if you enjoy Rush, Motorcycles, The desert southwest this book is a great way to experience all of that and more through the eyes of Neil Peart
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- Coach Morgan
- 06-02-20
Another classic
Neil Peart once again delights us with tales from the road and home....his command of the English language and his ability to spin a yarn are epic!😄
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- Ashley Hedden
- 10-29-21
Great Read
Far and Near: On Days Like These was a great read by Neil Peart. Neil Peart has many stories to tell of the roads that he has travelled and his many performances. This book brings together Neil's reflections from another three years of his life. He celebrates seasons, landscapes, and characters. I loved reading this great reflections and can't wait to read more of Neil's work.
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- Grady
- 03-21-16
Not my Favorite but I liked it.
Not my favorite book of his thus far, but I did enjoy it very much. By no means a bad book, but just compared to some other the others.
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- E. Comeau
- 06-26-21
Got er done
Outstanding writing, as always. Personally, I could have done without the repeated claim of not being a "religion basher" while somewhat proving otherwise. Not commenting on the actual content, just this annoying repetitive theme. This alone is the only reason I didn't rate it 5 stars,. Farewell to a King.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-04-20
What a great journey I had with Neil
Thank you Audible for offering these Audible books for free after Neil’s passing. I have so thoroughly enjoyed each one. I’m richer for having taken these journeys with Neil.
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