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by Neil Peart (Author) "Outside the house by the lake the heavy rain seemed to hold down the darkness, grudging the slow fade from black, to blue, to gray..." (more)
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This second motorcycle memoir (following 1996's The Masked Rider: Cycling in West Africa), from the author best known as drummer and lyricist of the legendary Canadian rock band Rush, chronicles a journey of healing. In the late-90s, Peart suffered a pair of life-changing tragedies: he lost his daughter and his wife of 20 years within a 10 month period. In the fall of 1998, in an effort to distract himself from grief and reevaluate his life, he embarked on a trip that took him across Canada and through the U.S. and Mexico. Through journal notes and letters written over the course of 55,000 miles, Peart chronicles his feelings of loss and envy, and the slow rebuilding of his life through the support of friends and family. Ghost Rider is also an alternative travel guide fuelled by the author's detailed descriptions of towns, roads, hotels, restaurants, and the people he encountered. "Moab proved to be the perfect small town, at least by the Ghost Rider's exacting criteria," he writes, "those being that a town should have a decent motel, a small museum of local history, a friendly post office, and a well-stocked liquor store." Thought-provoking and even humorous at times, Peart reveals in straight-ahead prose the emotional turmoil following such an epic loss--and we ride shotgun as he gradually acquires a renewed sense of purpose. --Eric Wilson


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“Well-written, harrowing and filled with just-right touches of levity, [this book] is a necessary story about the human condition.” --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, Jun 29 2009
By D. Carson "Beemer Fan" (Toronto, ON, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This book started well, whetting the reader's appetite for tales of an extended motorcycle roadtrip but once the stream of tedious letters started, I completely lost interest. One could be forgiven for believing this was a book about a man and his bike. Really, it isn't. It's about a man who, after suffering an admittedly terrible loss, can't seem to pull himself up, face the realities of life without searching for someone or something to blame, and get on with his life. Too much posturing, self-righteous reflection and, forgive me Neil, too much whining. Life can be tough. No one promised anything else. Get over it. Bottom line, if you're looking for a great motorcycling book, pass on this one.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a very long Rush song, Nov 14 2005
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This review is from: Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road (Hardcover)
I could make my way through the first third of this book but could stand no more of it's self righteous, pointlessly thick preaching. I doggedly gave it three honest tries but each time could get no further. It has the same tiresomely all-knowing 'suburban teenage philosopher nerd' tone that Rush lyrics often employ.

It's interesting to note that most of the five star reviews on this list are from proud Rush devotees and self-righteous fans of Neil Peart's drumming. I've just never understood the attraction to his writing, I find his work to be hugely over-rated.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I feel the soft ground under my feet; and I am moved., Jul 16 2004
This review is from: Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road (Hardcover)
"Living in a fisheye lens, caught in the camera eye,
I have no heart to lie,
I can't pretend a stranger is a long-awaited friend."
-- Limelight

And who can blame you? Who will judge you? Lost your life, your family, your love, your child, your spirit ! O cruel world ! You turned in your ambition for a cold dark hostile ride through infinite space and endless pavement. But you do have love. You do have light. You gave so much to the world in your youth. You were our only voice. You taught us all a philosophy that we knew before we became wealthy and learned in philosophy. You were our only philosopher; the greatest of all philosophers. Your gift was not only the gift of words of enlightenment, but was the gift of energy: adrenalin flowing. You gave the world truth: the rarest of all precious stones. Thank you. You are loved by millions. And many more will be born to discover your genius. Music is timeless. Perhaps we are all strangers to you, but you should know that we, your audience, all hold you close to our hearts. And in this that we all share, we are not strangers, but very close friends.

"Ghost Rider" takes us into the soul of Neil Peart, percussionist, composer, and lyricist and poet of the combined genius known as Rush. It is a mystery why he opened his soul in this text, but he did. It's true: we cannot know another unless we walk in their shoes. But we can share it all with each other. Neil pours it out. How you see it, how it affects you, is all up to you, the reader.

MR

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2.0 out of 5 stars Only for the dedicated
As a fan of Rush and Neil Peart for 20+ years, I was hoping this book would reveal more about Neil's human side and the tragedies he faced and overcame. Read more
Published on Jul 3 2004 by Jerry

3.0 out of 5 stars This road gets a little long...
As a long time Rush/Neil Peart fan I may not be the most objective reviewer of this book as I tore through its pages with the mindset of a fan and not as a casual reader. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2004 by Steven M SCHMITT

5.0 out of 5 stars What a storyteller
As a drummer and fan of Rush, I was intrigued when I came across this book. Reading the back cover, I was intrigued to read of Neil's loss and struggle and I wanted to read his... Read more
Published on Jun 11 2004 by E. J. Luedtke

3.0 out of 5 stars The uncomfortable rock star takes an uncomfortable journey.
Both physically and emotionally. Mr. Peart writes what must have been a most difficult book about recent tragedies he's suffered and the "healing road" he's taken to... Read more
Published on May 5 2004 by Jared D Ladish

4.0 out of 5 stars Neils tragedy and triumph
Good read, heartbreaking 1st couple of chapters that kicks off the book. Middle chapters bog down a little as lengthly desciptions of desert landscape becomes monotonous. Read more
Published on April 20 2004 by TPG

5.0 out of 5 stars The road that heals could be ridden by anyone
Although this book can be found in the Music section in stores, it should be allowed to occupy a space in the therapeutic section as well. Read more
Published on April 19 2004 by Tamirra C Stewart

1.0 out of 5 stars BOOK SUCKS
After being a big long time Rush fan, musician and a motorcyclist I bought the book. I quickly became disgusted with the book. Plenty of U.S.A. Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by steven f filipponi

1.0 out of 5 stars BOOK SUCKS
After being a big long time Rush fan and a motorcyclist I bought the book. I quickly became disgusted with the book. Plenty of U.S.A. Read more
Published on April 12 2004 by steven f filipponi

1.0 out of 5 stars IF YOU LOVE RUSH DON'T READ THIS BOOK
Neil does such a good job of insulting anyone and everyone who grew up loving Rush that it makes you wonder if he should have just stayed in the tractor repair business. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2004 by smurfdaddydog

5.0 out of 5 stars An Insight Into the Healing Process
"Ghost Rider" is among the most entertaining books I have ever read. I will admit my primary reason for buying this book was because it is written by my hero and idol, but I was... Read more
Published on Feb 14 2004 by Jeff

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