This is the author's second book about train travel. His first book, titled AMTRAKing, was published in 1994. An Amtrak train attendant for nearly nine years, Mr. Emeka writes in a uniquely sensitive way about his experiences on-board the train, the people he met, and thoughtful musings that visited his mind while on the rails. Heart & Soul of the Train has numerous photos and illustrations, and the author often goes beyond fond memories and enters into the hearts of those he met along the way. The book concludes with a timely and helpful section that deals with how to travel by train. Those less familiar with this mode of travel will especially appreciate the answers provided here in response to commonly-asked questions about train travel. Last but not least, Mr. Emeka, a retired Army officer, has a simple and accessible writing style that makes this book an easy and enjoyable read.
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The author worked on-board Amtrak's western trains from 1989 to 1998. He wrote the book AMTRAKing in 1994, and has followed it with the 1999 publishing of Heart & Soul of the Train. A retired Army officer, he is married and lives with his family on the Olympic peninsula near Port Orchard, Washington.
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I have always loved the look of the train, that graceful way it rounds the turns through Colorado's Gore Canyon, or as it makes its way through beautiful Glacier Park in Montana. This 'iron horse' on wheels has a magic not easily captured in words or pictures ...And there's the magical feeling of retiring for the night in a sleeping berth where you're rocked to sleep to the rhythm of the train. I'll never forget that incredibly soothing motion!
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The heart of Amtraking,
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This review is from: Heart & Soul of the Train (Paperback)
Read a personal account of an Amtrak employee. As he traveled across the country making beds and doing his many other tasks, he took time to talk to passengers. His stories are inspirational and personal. The final chapter briefly gives guidelines to help the traveler enjoy his/her trip. I look forward to traveling with attendants and employees who care for their passengers as he does. This is an interesting read for people who are looking forward to train travel or have returned from a trip.
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Very Good Read,
This review is from: Heart & Soul of the Train (Paperback)
Heart and Soul of the Train by Mauris Emeka is a delightful little book for train lovers. In it Mauris tells many tales of his adventures and his everyday experiences in his decades as a train attendant dealing with the public and loving his job. He describes many rides across the United States. He has authored another excellent book telling how almost anyone who can observe a careful diet can prevent or cure cancer. These cures have been know since the early 1900's but are not money-makers for the businesses who are supported by cancer. Everyone should read Fear Cancer No More.
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Excellent Service,
This review is from: Heart & Soul of the Train (Paperback)
Thumbs Up to this Amtrak employee and his willingness to share personal and working exreriences while traveling throughout the Amtrak Railroad passenger system. It was amazing to see how helpful and knowledgeable he was to those who enjoy "Riding The Rails"..
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All of AMTRAK'S western trains share the tracks with freight trains. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Coast Starlight, Red Cross, World War, North Dakota New!
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All of AMTRAK'S western trains share the tracks with freight trains. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Coast Starlight, Red Cross, World War, North Dakota New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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