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The Handsomest Man in Cuba: An Escapade - 0762743905, Lynette Chiang, paperback
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Specifiche dell'oggetto
- Condizione
- Artist
- Chiang, Lynette
- ISBN
- 9780762743902
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0762743905
ISBN-13
9780762743902
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57162052
Product Key Features
Book Title
Handsomest Man in Cuba : an Escapade
Number of Pages
280 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Cycling, Special Interest / Adventure, Caribbean & West Indies, Essays & Travelogues
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Sports & Recreation
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
11.7 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-000985
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"This is a book not just for bikies, not just for tourists, and not just for those with one of the usual axes to grind about Cuban and its regime. This is travel literature at its best." --Rob van der Plas, publisher of Cycling Publishing "A wonderful reflection on the joys of cycling and seeing the world on a bicycle." --Mark Mobius, author of "Passports to Profits" "This is one of the best 'on the road' travel books of this generation." --Martin Stevenson, "The Launceston Examiner," Australia "In the glut of Cuban travel books, this one really stands out." --Caroline Baum, "The Sun Herald," Australia "A song of praise for the humanity and simple decency of Cubans." --"The Sydney Morning Herald", "This is a book not just for bikies, not just for tourists, and not just for those with one of the usual axes to grind about Cuban and its regime. This is travel literature at its best." -Rob van der Plas, publisher of Cycling Publishing "A wonderful reflection on the joys of cycling and seeing the world on a bicycle." -Mark Mobius, author ofPassports to Profits "This is one of the best 'on the road' travel books of this generation." -Martin Stevenson,The Launceston Examiner,Australia "In the glut of Cuban travel books, this one really stands out." -Caroline Baum,The Sun Herald,Australia "A song of praise for the humanity and simple decency of Cubans." -The Sydney Morning Herald, " Hop onto Ms. Chiang' s handlebars and enjoy a magical adventure in Castro' s Cuba, a journey that can only take place on two wheels and with an open heart. With the warm tropical breeze to our backs, we pedal into the lives of a medley of fascinating, sometimes handsome, always amusing characters-- and none more so than Lynette herself." -- Randy Komisar, author of "The Monk and the Riddle""" " The only time you' ll put it down is when you finish it." -- Peter Sutherland, "Australian Cyclist" magazine "Set in a post-utopian Cuba, Lynette Chiang's astute narrative highlights the Cuban people's capacity, despite untenable circumstances and daily hardships, to preserve their irrepressible sense of humor, joie de vivre, and immense generosity of spirit--quintessential aspects of the Cuban character that transcend time and space, politics and history."-- Andrea O'Reilly Herrera, author of "Cuba: "Idea of a Nation" Displaced "and "The Pearl of the Antilles" "Australian vagabond Chiang' s travel memoir on Cuba works on several levels. For American adventure travelers, there is the excitement of traveling to a place your country basically forbids you to go. For solo female travelers, there are the pleasures and horrors (beware of flashers in the city of Cienfuegos) of exploring a place on your own terms. For cyclists, there is perhaps the challenge of bicycling Cuba' s long and varied terrain. Although Chiang sees fantastic sites, it is really the people she meets who provide her with her fondest memories. Average Cubans share their daily rations with her, welcome her into their homesor yards (for camping) for days, and basically show her a good time. But it is not all idyllic. Besides being assaulted in Cienfuegos, Chiang falls victim to petty thefts, harassing touts, price gouging, and the general oddness of Cuba' s version of tourism separation. Through it all, she keeps her good sense of humor and a positive outlook. Wonderfully literate, entertaining, and insightful; recommended for public libraries." [Originally published in Australia.-- Ed.] -- Lee Arnold, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, "Hop onto Ms. Chiang's handlebars and enjoy a magical adventure in Castro's Cuba, a journey that can only take place on two wheels and with an open heart. With the warm tropical breeze to our backs, we pedal into the lives of a medley of fascinating, sometimes handsome, always amusing characters-and none more so than Lynette herself." -Randy Komisar, author of The Monk and the Riddle "The only time you'll put it down is when you finish it." -Peter Sutherland, Australian Cyclist magazine "Set in a post-utopian Cuba, Lynette Chiang's astute narrative highlights the Cuban people's capacity, despite untenable circumstances and daily hardships, to preserve their irrepressible sense of humor, joie de vivre, and immense generosity of spirit--quintessential aspects of the Cuban character that transcend time and space, politics and history." -Andrea O'Reilly Herrera, author of Cuba: "Idea of a Nation" Displaced and The Pearl of the Antilles "Australian vagabond Chiang's travel memoir on Cuba works on several levels. For American adventure travelers, there is the excitement of traveling to a place your country basically forbids you to go. For solo female travelers, there are the pleasures and horrors (beware of flashers in the city of Cienfuegos) of exploring a place on your own terms. For cyclists, there is perhaps the challenge of bicycling Cuba's long and varied terrain. Although Chiang sees fantastic sites, it is really the people she meets who provide her with her fondest memories. Average Cubans share their daily rations with her, welcome her into their homes or yards (for camping) for days, and basically show her a good time. But it is not all idyllic. Besides being assaulted in Cienfuegos, Chiang falls victim to petty thefts, harassing touts, price gouging, and the general oddness of Cuba's version of tourism separation. Through it all, she keeps her good sense of humor and a positive outlook. Wonderfully literate, entertaining, and insightful; recommended for public libraries." [Originally published in Australia.-Ed.] -Lee Arnold, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, "Hop onto Ms. Chiang's handlebars and enjoy a magical adventure in Castro's Cuba, a journey that can only take place on two wheels and with an open heart. With the warm tropical breeze to our backs, we pedal into the lives of a medley of fascinating, sometimes handsome, always amusing characters--and none more so than Lynette herself." --Randy Komisar, author of "The Monk and the Riddle""" "The only time you'll put it down is when you finish it." --Peter Sutherland, "Australian Cyclist" magazine "Set in a post-utopian Cuba, Lynette Chiang's astute narrative highlights the Cuban people's capacity, despite untenable circumstances and daily hardships, to preserve their irrepressible sense of humor, joie de vivre, and immense generosity of spirit--quintessential aspects of the Cuban character that transcend time and space, politics and history."--Andrea O'Reilly Herrera, author of "Cuba: "Idea of a Nation" Displaced "and "The Pearl of the Antilles" "Australian vagabond Chiang's travel memoir on Cuba works on several levels. For American adventure travelers, there is the excitement of traveling to a place your country basically forbids you to go. For solo female travelers, there are the pleasures and horrors (beware of flashers in the city of Cienfuegos) of exploring a place on your own terms. For cyclists, there is perhaps the challenge of bicycling Cuba's long and varied terrain. Although Chiang sees fantastic sites, it is really the people she meets who provide her with her fondest memories. Average Cubans share their daily rations with her, welcome her into their homes or yards (for camping) for days, and basically show her a good time. But it is not all idyllic. Besides beingassaulted in Cienfuegos, Chiang falls victim to petty thefts, harassing touts, price gouging, and the general oddness of Cuba's version of tourism separation. Through it all, she keeps her good sense of humor and a positive outlook. Wonderfully literate, entertaining, and insightful; recommended for public libraries." [Originally published in Australia.--Ed.] --Lee Arnold, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, This is a book not just for bikies, not just for tourists, and not just for those with one of the usual axes to grind about Cuban and its regime. This is travel literature at its best." —Rob van der Plas, publisher of Cycling Publishing A wonderful reflection on the joys of cycling and seeing the world on a bicycle." —Mark Mobius, author of Passports to Profits This is one of the best #145;on the road' travel books of this generation." —Martin Stevenson, The Launceston Examiner, Australia In the glut of Cuban travel books, this one really stands out." —Caroline Baum, The Sun Herald, Australia A song of praise for the humanity and simple decency of Cubans." — The Sydney Morning Herald, Hop onto Ms. Chiang's handlebars and enjoy a magical adventure in Castro's Cuba, a journey that can only take place on two wheels and with an open heart. With the warm tropical breeze to our backs, we pedal into the lives of a medley of fascinating, sometimes handsome, always amusing characters—and none more so than Lynette herself." —Randy Komisar, author of The Monk and the Riddle The only time you'll put it down is when you finish it." —Peter Sutherland, Australian Cyclist magazine "Set in a post-utopian Cuba, Lynette Chiang's astute narrative highlights the Cuban people's capacity, despite untenable circumstances and daily hardships, to preserve their irrepressible sense of humor, joie de vivre, and immense generosity of spirit--quintessential aspects of the Cuban character that transcend time and space, politics and history." —Andrea O'Reilly Herrera, author of Cuba: "Idea of a Nation" Displaced and The Pearl of the Antilles "Australian vagabond Chiang's travel memoir on Cuba works on several levels. For American adventure travelers, there is the excitement of traveling to a place your country basically forbids you to go. For solo female travelers, there are the pleasures and horrors (beware of flashers in the city of Cienfuegos) of exploring a place on your own terms. For cyclists, there is perhaps the challenge of bicycling Cuba's long and varied terrain. Although Chiang sees fantastic sites, it is really the people she meets who provide her with her fondest memories. Average Cubans share their daily rations with her, welcome her into their homes or yards (for camping) for days, and basically show her a good time. But it is not all idyllic. Besides being assaulted in Cienfuegos, Chiang falls victim to petty thefts, harassing touts, price gouging, and the general oddness of Cuba's version of tourism separation. Through it all, she keeps her good sense of humor and a positive outlook. Wonderfully literate, entertaining, and insightful; recommended for public libraries." [Originally published in Australia.—Ed.] —Lee Arnold, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, " This is a book not just for bikies, not just for tourists, and not just for those with one of the usual axes to grind about Cuban and its regime. This is travel literature at its best." -- Rob van der Plas, publisher of Cycling Publishing " A wonderful reflection on the joys of cycling and seeing the world on a bicycle." -- Mark Mobius, author of "Passports to Profits" " This is one of the best ' on the road' travel books of this generation." -- Martin Stevenson, "The Launceston Examiner," Australia " In the glut of Cuban travel books, this one really stands out." -- Caroline Baum, "The Sun Herald," Australia " A song of praise for the humanity and simple decency of Cubans." -- "The Sydney Morning Herald", "Hop onto Ms. Chiang's handlebars and enjoy a magical adventure in Castro's Cuba, a journey that can only take place on two wheels and with an open heart. With the warm tropical breeze to our backs, we pedal into the lives of a medley of fascinating, sometimes handsome, always amusing characters-and none more so than Lynette herself." -Randy Komisar, author ofThe Monk and the Riddle "The only time you'll put it down is when you finish it." -Peter Sutherland,Australian Cyclistmagazine "Set in a post-utopian Cuba, Lynette Chiang's astute narrative highlights the Cuban people's capacity, despite untenable circumstances and daily hardships, to preserve their irrepressible sense of humor, joie de vivre, and immense generosity of spirit--quintessential aspects of the Cuban character that transcend time and space, politics and history." -Andrea O'Reilly Herrera, author ofCuba: "Idea of a Nation" Displaced and The Pearl of the Antilles "Australian vagabond Chiang's travel memoir on Cuba works on several levels. For American adventure travelers, there is the excitement of traveling to a place your country basically forbids you to go. For solo female travelers, there are the pleasures and horrors (beware of flashers in the city of Cienfuegos) of exploring a place on your own terms. For cyclists, there is perhaps the challenge of bicycling Cuba's long and varied terrain. Although Chiang sees fantastic sites, it is really the people she meets who provide her with her fondest memories. Average Cubans share their daily rations with her, welcome her into their homes or yards (for camping) for days, and basically show her a good time. But it is not all idyllic. Besides being assaulted in Cienfuegos, Chiang falls victim to petty thefts, harassing touts, price gouging, and the general oddness of Cuba's version of tourism separation. Through it all, she keeps her good sense of humor and a positive outlook. Wonderfully literate, entertaining, and insightful; recommended for public libraries." [Originally published in Australia.-Ed.] -Lee Arnold, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, "This book is so well written and so accurately portrayed that it transports you right into the heart of Cuba." --Australian Cyclist, "Hop onto Ms. Chiang's handlebars and enjoy a magical adventure in Castro's Cuba, a journey that can only take place on two wheels and with an open heart. With the warm tropical breeze to our backs, we pedal into the lives of a medley of fascinating, sometimes handsome, always amusing characters-and none more so than Lynette herself." -Randy Komisar, author ofThe Monk and the Riddle "The only time you'll put it down is when you finish it." -Peter Sutherland,Australian Cyclistmagazine "Set in a post-utopian Cuba, Lynette Chiang's astute narrative highlights the Cuban people's capacity, despite untenable circumstances and daily hardships, to preserve their irrepressible sense of humor, joie de vivre, and immense generosity of spirit--quintessential aspects of the Cuban character that transcend time and space, politics and history." -Andrea O'Reilly Herrera, author ofCuba: "Idea of a Nation" Displaced and The Pearl of the Antilles, "This book is so well written and so accurately portrayed that it transports you right into the heart of Cuba.""--Australian Cyclist", "This is a book not just for bikies, not just for tourists, and not just for those with one of the usual axes to grind about Cuban and its regime. This is travel literature at its best." -Rob van der Plas, publisher of Cycling Publishing "A wonderful reflection on the joys of cycling and seeing the world on a bicycle." -Mark Mobius, author of Passports to Profits "This is one of the best 'on the road' travel books of this generation." -Martin Stevenson, The Launceston Examiner, Australia "In the glut of Cuban travel books, this one really stands out." -Caroline Baum, The Sun Herald, Australia "A song of praise for the humanity and simple decency of Cubans." - The Sydney Morning Herald
Dewey Decimal
972.91
Table Of Content
(1) Forward by Joe Kurmaskie, aka the Metal Cowboy (2) Cuban Christmas (3) Dry spin (4) Heading west (5) Millennium bugs (6) Land of the mogote (7) The world's worst sailor (8) Cuba for beginners (9) La casa de Lolita (10) The Santiago hustle (11) The Sierra Maestra coast (12) The handsomest man in Cuba (13) Caught (14) The 55-cent hotel (15) A seemingly sacred place (16) Guantanamera (17) The last resort (18) The richest house in Cuba (19) Long enough in Trinidad (20) A loiter too far (21) Return to Havana (22) One last scoop (23) Home?
Synopsis
An engaging, witty account of the people, customs, food, and culture of Cuba framed by a fascinating approach to travel. With only a folding bicycle and a towable suitcase, Australian Lynette Chiang spent three months touring Cuba, eshewing tourist hotels and typical iteneraries in favor of an unpredictable day-to-day existence among ordinary citizens. She discovered a people who, despite great privation, are warm, generous--and generally happy. Her narrative covers equally well the challenges of travel on two wheels and the surprises of life in the land of Fidel. Read more about Lynette at http: //www.galfromdownunder.com/cuba/, An engaging, witty account of the people, customs, food, and culture of Cuba framed by a fascinating approach to travel. With only a folding bicycle and a towable suitcase, Australian Lynette Chiang spent three months touring Cuba, eshewing tourist hotels and typical iteneraries in favor of an unpredictable day-to-day existence among ordinary citizens. She discovered a people who, despite great privation, are warm, generous--and generally happy. Her narrative covers equally well the challenges of travel on two wheels and the surprises of life in the land of Fidel. Read more about Lynette at http://www.galfromdownunder.com/cuba/
LC Classification Number
F1765.3.C45 2007
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