Travelogue of a two-month, 12,000 mile trip to Alaska on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The author includes detailed descriptions of the landscapes and people he encounters along the way. He also explores the changes in his own personality that occur as the result of such a moving journey.
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"For anybody thinking about riding to Alaska, this book is a good piece of background material." -- Clement Salvadori, Rider, May 1998
"I wish I could introduce you to every supporting cast member from the hypocritical safety-conscious mother to the sensitive exotic dancer to the old lady who shares her coffee and donuts. I encourage each if you who enjoys a good adventure to pick up a copy of Alaskan Aberration and relive this journey for yourselves." -- Mike O'Daniel, Texas Iron, Issue 24
"If there is an adventurous yet meditative spirit in you, and you want to examine the "alter ego" you become when you ride, then this book is definitely for you!" -- Whitehorse Press, Winter 1998
"If you have the secret desire to experience the independence of a biker, this book is for you." -- Stan Nolen, Trinity Standard, Jan. 8,1998
"The honesty with which Bartell expresses his opinions and describes his experiences is what makes this book so charming and refreshing." -- Darwin Holmstrom, Motorcyclist, June 1998
"I wish I could introduce you to every supporting cast member from the hypocritical safety-conscious mother to the sensitive exotic dancer to the old lady who shares her coffee and donuts. I encourage each if you who enjoys a good adventure to pick up a copy of Alaskan Aberration and relive this journey for yourselves." -- Mike O'Daniel, Texas Iron, Issue 24
"If there is an adventurous yet meditative spirit in you, and you want to examine the "alter ego" you become when you ride, then this book is definitely for you!" -- Whitehorse Press, Winter 1998
"If you have the secret desire to experience the independence of a biker, this book is for you." -- Stan Nolen, Trinity Standard, Jan. 8,1998
"The honesty with which Bartell expresses his opinions and describes his experiences is what makes this book so charming and refreshing." -- Darwin Holmstrom, Motorcyclist, June 1998
From the Publisher
Author Allen Bartell took (to the) road to discover what freedom means to him. Join him as he explores his own Harley personality while logging 12,000 miles through Canada to Alaska. Experience the low and high points his travels offer as you come to understand how a Harley rider perceives the changing world around him. Through Bartell's prose you also feel what it's like to be the mysterious biker, to be different in the eyes of the world you're passing through. Bartell embraces his uncertain destiny on a Harley 883cc Sportster. Seeking adventure and meeting people are his only agenda. Some moments he is quiet and reflective, and others reckless and uninhibited. Along the way, he mingles free-form thoughts with famous quotes and poetry, exploring and developing a personal philosophy of the road and of a life enriched and expanded.
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like being on the road,
By Natali (Somewhere in Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Alaskan Aberration (Paperback)
when i read this book, i felt the cold breeze of the glaciers on my skin. i felt the bumps on the road and i laughed more than once. i smiled a lot and wished i was there too, on the road. the description of nature are much more than "here's a tree". the author actually knows what he is talking about. he knows the trees and the animals by their names (and i don't mean bob and mary). this book also gives you an insight into the bikers' world and breaks a few stereotypes. this is a journal that tells stories honestly, without fla fla... but you never really know what can be waiting for you ahead on the road... great book to read anywhere: in your bed, on the floor, in your car, on a roof, in the mountains... and i learned new words too!!!
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Soul Provoking,
By GRB (Terlingua, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Alaskan Aberration (Paperback)
Allen Bartell has written a book about a trip that I could only dream of. The imagery and feelings that this book evoke are unforgettable. The heat of Texas, the wind and rain, and harsh conditions that one can be exposed to on a mototrcycle are all vividly illustrated on the pages of this book. Throught the pages of Alaskan Abberation I was also exposed to a variety of characters that I would never think of striking up a conversation with. Finally, this is a great book with some great writing and I would recomend it to anyone.
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How this book changed my life,
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This review is from: Alaskan Aberration (Paperback)
Al is one of my very favorite people in the world. His book gave me insight into his soul. The details he uses make you feel like you're riding along in his sidecar, like Schultz from Hogan's Heroes.
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