A book about presidents and prime ministers, karate tournaments in Japan and night trains in Indonesia, the Nose Dropping Divine Progenitor in Taipei, the Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramids, and the Berlin Wall, Family Travels recounts the experiences of award-winning writer Richard Reeves and his family on a month-long journey that would take them through luxury and poverty, politics and war, discomfort and discovery.
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The Plan was the hardest part, with Catherine O'Neill persuading her husband, Richard Reeves, and three of their kids, including two spouses and one infant, to agree: first to an affordable round-the-world trip, and then on an itinerary. The emergent trip started in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, followed by Indonesia, Nepal, India, Dubai, Egypt, Israel, Germany, and France. Told mostly by Richard, but with asides and journal entries from the rest of the family, not counting the babe, the family peregrination is filled with beautiful travel vignettes, interesting and laudable family dynamics, and much fun.
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A nationally syndicated columnist and former political correspondent, Reeves (Running in Place, Andrew & McMeel, 1996) joined with his wife, journalist Catherine O'Neil, to relate their latest family adventures. Their first mad dash around the world?in 22 days?was in 1981. The adventure was repeated the summer of 1995?this time in 30 days, with their family. The travelers consisted of the two journalists, a ten-year-old, a television producer, a rock singer, two chefs, and a newborn grandchild?all with interests as varied as the individuals. Traveling west from Los Angeles to New York, they encountered diverse lifestyles and politics; met heads of state, ambassadors, and ordinary citizens; and enjoyed open-air markets, surfing, museums, and clubs in 16 countries as they sped through Southeast Asia, India, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Germany, and France. This is their tale?unique, moving, eye-opening, and captivating. For public libraries.?Ann E. Cohen, Rochester P.L., N.Y.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
a little off-putting, but interesting,
By A Customer
This review is from: Family Travels: Around the World in Thirty (Or So) Days (Paperback)
I started to write a review of One Year Off, by David Elliot Cohen, and then realized I was really reviewing Family Travels instead (comparing the Cohen book to it). I bought this book solely on the strength of reviews, and I enjoyed a lot of it, but was a little disappointed. I was put off by the Reeves family's luxurious style of travel, and the ease (courtesy of their professional connections) with which they met ambassadors, prime ministers, etc. around the world. On the one hand you have to admire people who can stay at the Hilton (or the equivalent) in every major Asian city and still see some of the local culture -- on the other hand it would be much more interesting if they weren't staying at the Hilton. I'd rather read about the travels of a family on a significantly lower budget and more relaxed schedule -- hence my enjoyment of One Year Off. In sum, this book is worth reading, but the best parts are the least serious -- the tantrums thrown by 9-year-old Fiona, and the 20-something exploits of Conor and Colin.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Read! Makes you ready to pack.,
By khmhse@mindspring.com (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Family Travels: Around the World in 30 (Or So) Days (Hardcover)
I have always enjoyed Reeves travel writings since I used to eagerly await Travel & Leisure magazines just to read his column. This book did not disappoint me. Every time I read his works I just want to jump up and go to these places and experience the culture the way he does. I read this book just before my first trip to Europe to get me in the mood. This book also was enjoyable reading how each member of the family reacted to each other and the trip. I especially loved Colin's description of the overnight train ride as "way to make prisoners of war talk". All in all, it was a fun and informative read.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great travel, but dialog boxes throughout text annoying,
By A Customer
This review is from: Family Travels: Around the World in Thirty (Or So) Days (Paperback)
I really liked the idea of the book. The dialog boxes scattered throughout the book were distracting. The text was also in the book so it was not helpful. I must say that I liked the idea that each family member was responsible for writing a diary and sharing that with Richard. Good info on Asia. I also enjoyed reading about the young girl and her experiences on the road.
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