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Going the Wrong Way

By: Chris Donaldson
Narrated by: Ben Watt-Doak
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“I was 21 and wanted to go ‘somewhere’ for ‘some time’ and, well, for ‘something’!”

Driven by a desire to break free from his mediocre, middle-class existence and escape the Belfast (IRA) “Troubles” of the 70’s, Chris Donaldson strikes out on his café racing Moto Guzzi on a cross-country roadtrip of self-discovery.

But when the Iranian revolution stops the planned motorcycle trip to Australia, he switches gears and begins a 33-country, 50,000-mile odyssey across Europe, Asia, and the Americas including 10,000 miles on an ocean-going racing yacht.

As Chris leaves the “Belfast Troubles” behind, he creates his own trouble. Along the way, there are formidable road blocks: trigger-happy soldiers with AK-47s in war-torn Africa, getting bogged in the Sahara Desert, waves the size of Everest that threaten to sweep him overboard, hepatitis E in South America, and PTSD when he gets home.

A ‘coming of age’ road trip like no other.

Going the Wrong Way is raw in its exposure, thoughtful in its deliberations, and revealing about the regimes and cultures it passes through. What an amazing adventure in the days before Google maps, mobile phones and social media. Chris encounters a near-death experience around almost every corner, and a cast of characters that will change his life forever. All told in an honest style with the best of Belfast humour.

This is not just a solo travel memoir. It's a story about finding oneself in the midst of chaos, and about the transformative power of travel. As Chris navigates the challenges and joys of the open road, he learns important lessons about perseverance, friendship, and the importance of following your dreams.

Check out the reviews and order your copy today. You won't be able to put it down!

©2020 Chris Donaldson (P)2020 Chris Donaldson
Engineering Transportation Travel Writing & Commentary Ireland Young Adult
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I loved the perspective of this Irishman as he travelled over 50,000 Mike's on his Moto Guzi. This was a true adventure. one guy, limited funds, poor planning, zero support, but successful due to his great attitude.

Awesome story

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I've listened to many motorcycle adventures through various platforms, and this ranks among the best of them!

Great story of self discovery!

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Awesome story!! I couldn't stop listening. Great adventure!! Chris Donaldson is is a fearless traveler. highly recommended!!

Fantastic!!

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Like meeting up with an old friend Well done and entertaining
Audio was very well done

Great book

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AMAZING STORY AND ADVENTURES CHRIS! Had me spellbound the entire time! Will listen again , as my next audiobook!

IN MY OPINION,BEST ADV MOTORCYCLE BOOK HANDS DOWN

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I was literally on the edge of my seat.that was one heck of an adventure for sure.

Fantastic moto story

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Great book. It is honest, unpolished and from the gut. If Ted Simon is the granddaddy, Sam Manicom the favorite uncle, Elsbeth Beard the big sister...this guy is the black sheep of the family.

Well done

An R rated Ted Simon

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Well written, interesting content and a good narrator. I’d listen to another one tomorrow. I wonder what he would’ve thought about Africa had he ridden SA first.

Traveling in a different era

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I’ll check out the book, I only survived 3 chapters and couldn’t take the fake accent anymore.
Pro tip, every character in the story does not have to be read in a Simpsons accent. Just read what they say in a normal accent.
Would it have killed you to have an actual Irishman do the audio narrating for a book from an Irishman??

God awful fake accents

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