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The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down (edició 2012)

de Andrew McCarthy (Autor)

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The author, a travel writer and actor, delivers a memoir about how travel helped him become the man he wanted to be, helping him overcome life-long fears and confront his resistance to commitment. From time immemorial, travel has been a pursuit of passion, from adventurers of old seeking gold or new lands, to today's spiritual and pleasure seekers who follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth Gilbert. Some see travel as a form of light-hearted escapism while others believe it has the power to open your mind, forcing you to confront your demons, and discover your true self. The author belongs to this second category of traveler. His memoir follows his excursions to Patagonia, the Amazon, Costa Rica, Baltimore, Vienna, Kilimanjaro, Dublin, and beyond. He uses his wanderlust to examine his motives and desires, and explore his ambivalence about commitment. He ponders his personal life, his acting career, and his impulse to leave home, all building toward one of the most significant moments of his life: his wedding day. His message about the transformative power of travel is universal, and his exploration of the nature and passion of relationships, both fleeting and enduring, strikes a chord with every man and woman who has ever wondered at the vicissitudes of the human heart.… (més)

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Títol:	The Longest Way Home: One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down
Autors:	Andrew McCarthy (Autor)
Informació:	Free Press (2012), Edition: 1, 288 pages
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Very much enjoyed Andrew McCarthy's travel and wanderlust and also the personal elements of this book. Recommended. (

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secondhandrose | Oct 31, 2023 |

When the first word someone thinks about when they hear your name is "brat" I suspect it's hard to be taken very seriously. Or maybe even to take yourself seriously. That would be a mistake here. McCarthy digs into his soul as he writes about his travels, inspired by the connection between self reflection and travel he found in Paul Theroux' works. And he flays himself pretty well to the bone, from a tumultuous youth to falling into fame and substance abuse to relationship trouble later in life. Most interestingly, McCarthy works through a misanthropic isolation keeping him from seriously committing to the woman with whom he is in a long-time relationship. Some of the reviews here take him to task for not enough travel writing in a book billed as a travel log, and others for making himself an unlikable person. But he explains from the outset his mindset about the purpose of the travel - to work through personal issues. And anyone who says they are writing about personal issues, especially a person who is particularly self-effacing, should truthfully detail the intricacies and ugliness. I found his honesty refreshing and quickening. Highly recommended. (

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blackdogbooks | Jul 30, 2021 |

A touching and heartfelt memoir about a man figuring himself out, love, and lots of travel. Each chapter is a different spot in the world. Andrew McCarthy has an simple way with words that makes it easy to imagine yourself climbing a mountain or boating in the jungle. His honesty about people he meets, as well as his own positives/negatives is refreshing. Highly recommend! (

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standhenry | Mar 22, 2017 |

The author goes out of the way to make himself unlikeable and this drags down the entire tenor and feel of the book. And even worse, while he is a travel writer, he seems neither excited or interested to be traveling. I had hoped this would be a much more insightful book than it actually was. (

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lincolnpan | Dec 31, 2014 |

Who of our generation hasn't heard of Andrew McCarthy? His early movies and Brat Pack reputation marked him as one of the actors that I'd followed in my teens (Pretty in Pink, Taps, St. Elmo's Fire, and Less Than Zero). He'd represented an uncertain, sensitive, slightly lost youth. I read his memoir The Longest Way Home largely because I wanted to know more about the actor in his youth.

Andrew McCarthy's writing is clear, vivid, and well crafted. His book is part travelogue and part memoir as he explains his difficulty committing to the mother of his daughter and the woman that he loves. As he talks about the places that he visits, he shares the role that travel and writing has played in his life - both in finding himself and helping him interact with the people he cares about. We are taken to Patagonia, the Amazon, the Osa, Vienna, Baltimore, Kilimanjaro, and Dublin.

While The Longest Way Home does give us better insight into Andrew McCarthy, even as a longtime fan of sorts I wasn't invested in learning or delving into his issues. I think for someone looking for travel writing and with a deep fondness for Andrew McCarthy, the book will prove a satisfying read. Personally, I had a hard time finishing it. (

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gaby317 | Jun 13, 2014 |

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The author, a travel writer and actor, delivers a memoir about how travel helped him become the man he wanted to be, helping him overcome life-long fears and confront his resistance to commitment. From time immemorial, travel has been a pursuit of passion, from adventurers of old seeking gold or new lands, to today's spiritual and pleasure seekers who follow in the footsteps of Elizabeth Gilbert. Some see travel as a form of light-hearted escapism while others believe it has the power to open your mind, forcing you to confront your demons, and discover your true self. The author belongs to this second category of traveler. His memoir follows his excursions to Patagonia, the Amazon, Costa Rica, Baltimore, Vienna, Kilimanjaro, Dublin, and beyond. He uses his wanderlust to examine his motives and desires, and explore his ambivalence about commitment. He ponders his personal life, his acting career, and his impulse to leave home, all building toward one of the most significant moments of his life: his wedding day. His message about the transformative power of travel is universal, and his exploration of the nature and passion of relationships, both fleeting and enduring, strikes a chord with every man and woman who has ever wondered at the vicissitudes of the human heart.

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