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Motorcycle Therapy: A Canadian Adventure in Central America

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loved this book, being a massive motorcycling enthusiast and about to embark on my own central american experience this was exactly what i needed, it gave me an insight to what i can expect and some great tips and ideas, ans some funny moments aswell

Read thru this book quite quickly as I couldn't put it down. It was very humourous, and I wished it was a longer story. Jeremy has quite a wit, often at the expense of his riding partner. After I was done my wife read it, and I heard her outbursts of laughter constantly. She loved it, too. I have a DR650, have also travelled Central America, and enjoyed living vicariously thru the author and sharing in his adventure.
Looking forward to his next travel diary.

I have been reading through various motorcycle adventures during the past few weeks and was pleasantly surprised by this slender tome. I found myself laughing out loud at the situations described by Kroeker. Some photographs would have been worth one more star. Definitely something I am recommending to others...

My only complaint about this book is that it's too short! Jeremy is an excellent writer and the humor he's injected into his story had me rolling on the floor. Guaranteed to make food come out of your nose if read while eating. Can't wait for another book from this fine young author.

Overall, this book was entertaining but disappointing. The premise -- a young Canadian man loses his girlfriend, buys a used Kawasaki 650 dual-sport motorcycle, and with an acquaintance he has little in common with, rides to Central America.
If anything, it's a good rationalisation if you want a reason to discourage you from taking this trip, with multiple border crossings, each designed to rip off the tourist and make life a bureaucratic and corrupt nightmare. It's a lesson in why the only true test of friendship is to travel with someone in demanding circumstances, as the author and his travelling companion are a mismatched pair.
Some of the incidents and events are funny, some are tiresome. I could develop little empathy for the author or his adventues, even though the events described are not fiction.
The model for this type of "road book" is Ted Simon's Jupiters Travels, which recounted his trip around the world, and gave an insight into the countries visited and the author's troubled personality. Kroeker tries hard and is sincere, but it falls short of the mark to be a memorable book.
This is a book that will appeal to motorcycle travellers, but we will read anything we can get our hands on.

Here's what others are saying about "Motorcycle Therapy."

"With humour that's reminiscent of Bill Bryson's best, Kroeker discovers that you can't leave yourself behind - but it's sure fun trying."

-Chris Scott, author of "Adventure Motorcycling Handbook"

"Kroeker has a keen wit and humorous turn of phrase that makes reading

about his adventures extremely enjoyable."

-Matt Jackson, Author of "The Canada Chronicles"

"A great read, and not just if you're into motorcycle travel."

-Grant Johnson, HorizonsUnlimited.com

"...very entertaining read, you won't be disappointed."

-Glenn Roberts, "Motorcycle Mojo Magazine"