Tortillas to Totems

Every Day an Adventure, Book 4

De: Sam Manicom, Birgit Schunemann

Narrado por: Sam Manicom

Sam Manicom's dynamic fourth book is an enticing yet frequently challenging motorcycle journey across the dramatic landscapes of Mexico, the United States and Canada. Sam's partner Birgit is no longer a novice motorcyclist - riding through southern Africa and South America turned her into a rider capable of facing any challenge. But Sam was worried.

As they arrived into North America they had been travelling around the world by motorcycle for six years and he was beginning to think that North America was going to be easy; too easy in fact. Were all the challenges of travel in the developing world countries going to be missing? Sam couldn't have been more wrong.

Samuel Johnson wrote, "The use of travelling is to regulate imagination by reality and instead of thinking how things may be, to see them how they are." After all, aren't these some of the main reasons for going travelling? To experience as many different things and ways of life as possible? To discover new and wonderful things, but also to have preconceived ideas challenged.

This true-life story has more twists and turns than a Rocky Mountain Pass, and more surprises than anyone could expect. As it did them, at times it could challenge you too. Woven into this surprising story are canyons, cowboys, idyllic beaches, bears, mountains, Californian Vineyards, gun-toting policemen with grudges, glaciers, exploding volcanoes, dodgy border crossings, and some of the most stunning open roads that a traveler could ever wish to see.

A gripping rollercoaster of a journey across North America. Sam and Birgit are thrown into a completely new set of challenges. These adventures bring alive the history, geography, human relationships and the pure joy of the open road.

©2011 Sam H.N. Manicom (P)2017 Sam H.N. Manicom

Fantastic Adventures!

I've read all of Sam's books now, his sense of adventure, exploration, introspection and reflections as well as his observations of the world, different places and the people living there is incredible. I couldn't put his books down and now I'm actually bummed that I've completed them all!

Pretty well done

I enjoyed the story but the appendix dropped my rating to 2 stars 4 without.

A wonderful tale told

I had already enjoyed the written manuscript by Sam Manicom, but to have the story told by the author himself brings a different life to the tales of his journey. As always, Sam brings strongly the human side of worldly exploration, the motorcycle Libby being simply the accomplice.

Tortillas to Totems is worth the read for any aspiring traveler to the Americas, in any vehicle one chooses.

Now I want to buy a motorcycle and go on a trip.

Now I want to buy a motorcycle and go on a trip. l think I will go Alaska to Chili first

Real and unpretentious

Sam creates a road map for living life to the fullest while staying within budget. Thank you for this real and unpretentious adventure.

Genuine and well written!!

Sam richly describes what he sees and even more what he feels. Reading this book will leave you a better person in more than one aspect.

Another great book by Sam Manicom

Such a great story teller. Makes you feel like you on the journey/adventure with him. Don’t even have to like motorcycles to enjoy his books

Master Storyteller

Sam’s authentic storytelling style leads the reader on a rich expertly woven adventure journey. Sam has a unique way of helping the reader relate to foreign worlds through his words, an admirable gift. Through Sam’s courageous and curious approach to his travels, I have learnt to see the positive in the most challenging of circumstances. This master story teller has shared his adventures in a way that is real, sincere and most definitely makes you feel as if you are riding alongside him on the open road. I can almost smell the two-stroke oil as I immerse myself in Sam’s stories.

It was a treat to listen to the audio book read by Sam himself. His calm and quirky voice, showcased his sharp wit and excellent sense of humour.

As a motorcycle enthusiast and lover of adventure and travel, I have enjoyed each of Sam’s books immensely. I highly recommend that readers should start with Sam’s first book, Into Africa. I guarantee that you will not be able to resist reading all four of the legs and stories back to back.

In this, Sam’s latest book, I was particularly touched by the impassioned plea for all people to become organ donors. I have laughed, cried, smiled, shaken my head and been entertained through many long nights while insomnia kept me awake.

I know it will take a long time before I find another favourite author. To Sam I say Merci, Gracias, Dankie, Gratzie, Nkosi kakhulu and Thank you for sharing your stories with me and the world. Bravo my friend, bravo.

A fascinating book, read by the one who lived it!

Absolutely wonderful!
I love how Sam has the ability to paint pictures in your head so vivid that you feel as if you are right there with him on the journey!
His fantastic narrative has the listener feeling the exact emotion of the situation and has your senses on high throughout the entire book!
very well done, Sam!
Cheers, Mate!

Great ending to the series

I really appreciate books that I read by the author. Sam has a great voice that is understandable, and smooth. His writing Has a Way of putting you on the seat riding along with them. I’m a huge fan of this series.