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Honeymoon with My Brother: A Memoir [Paperback]

Franz Wisner
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Book Description

February 7, 2006
This is the true story of Franz Wisner, a man who thought he had it all- a high profile career and the fiancée of his dreams- when suddenly, his life turned upside down. Just days before they were to be married, his fiancée called off the wedding. Luckily, his large support network of family and friends wouldn't let him succumb to his misery. They decided Franz should have a wedding and a honeymoon anyway- there just wouldn't be a bride at the ceremony, and Franz' travel companion would be his brother, Kurt.

During the "honeymoon," Franz reconnected with his brother and began to look at his life with newfound perspective. The brothers decided to leave their old lives behind them. They quit their jobs, sold all their possessions, and traveled around the world, visiting fifty-three countries for the next two years. In Honeymoon With My Brother, Franz recounts this remarkable journey, during which he turned his heartbreak into an opportunity to learn about himself, the world, and the brother he hardly knew.

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Franz Wisner had the world by the tail. He was engaged to the beautiful Annie, with whom he shared a passion for conservative politics and a command of quotes from the movie This Is Spinal Tap. He worked as a government-relations official for a California real-estate giant, rubbing elbows with bigwig politicians. But then his fiancée dumped him days before their wedding, and his boss demoted him. So he dragged his younger brother, Kurt, a Seattle realtor and divorcé, to Costa Rica for his already-scheduled honeymoon, where Wisner spilled his guts to a prostitute in the hotel bar. ("Not once did it occur to me that I was having a heart-to-heart with a woman who faked orgasms for a living.")

Both inspired and desperate, the two quit their jobs, sold their houses, gave away their belongings, and traveled the world for two years, romping through Europe in a newly purchased Saab, then hitting the Middle East, Southeast Asia, South America, and Africa. Along the way, Wisner got to know his brother in a way he never had ("Kurt had become ... my new best friend") and fought to move past his failed relationship.

Wisner's story is straightforward, heartfelt, and highly readable--though without any true, biting insights--and should connect with readers who've gone through a breakup, career change, or midlife crisis, or fantasized about quitting the rat race. His best travel tip? Throw away the guidebooks, and talk to the locals instead. --Andy Boynton --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Coming soon to a library (and movie screen) near you is this true story of two brothers rediscovering each other and the meaning of life during 24 months of world travel. Jilted by his fiancee mere days before the wedding and demoted at work, Wisner collared his brother, Kurt, a Seattle Realtor, to celebrate his Costa Rican nonhoneymoon. That experience, with the help of a Saab purchase in Sweden, grew into subsequent lengthy trips to Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Sandwiched between the chuckles are letters to their grandmother and short, pointed chapters on best trip advice--for instance, attend a professional soccer match to understand culture--and some good lessons in hustling (bid against yourself, pretend there's a language barrier, among others). Humorous and heartening, it will be fun imagining which Hollywood hunks will star. Barbara Jacobs
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Reprint edition (February 7, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312340842
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312340841
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (191 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #531,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Franz Wisner has no idea what to label his profession. Writer? International travel addict? Profession dumpee?

He is the New York Times bestselling author of HONEYMOON WITH MY BROTHER, a memoir of the two-year, 53-country honeymoon he took with his younger brother Kurt after being left at the altar by his fiancee; and the recently released HOW THE WORLD MAKES LOVE, a look at dating, marriage, sex, and romance around the planet.

Franz and his honeymooning brother have appeared on Oprah, The Today Show, CNN, and Fox News, among others. He has also penned essays for NPR, Redbook, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Toronto Globe and Mail, and Coast Magazine.


Customer Reviews

I feel like I know Franz and Kurt just from reading about their travels. Travel is Fun  |  37 reviewers made a similar statement
Not witty enough to be funny. Stephen B.  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Two Bros on a Journey of a Life Time December 29, 2005
Format:Hardcover
The last thing I wanted to do was to read about two good-looking straight guys from Orange County, Calif., who traveled the world to bond with each together and with exotic women. I thought I had nothing in common with them; I grew up without a brother and a father plus I read mostly military and political books. The clincher was watching my wife read "Honeymoon" in two nights, often laughing aloud.

Boy was I wrong.

"Honeymoon" took me for a ride, through California politics and business, then to the altar where Franz, the author, got dumped. Instead of becoming a sour puss, he took Kurt, his estranged brother on his non-refundable honeymoon that lasted for two years. Together they reconnected and shared their dispatches to a bunch of envious desk jockeys back home. Their grandmother gave them the ultimate approval--she was the glue.

I get weird responses whenever I recommend this book to my male buddies, especially Marines. But I'll continue to do so because it's funny, it's personal and it's adventurous. Live a little. Life is short. Never look back. Look for the movie and a sequel in the near future.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Live Vicariously May 3, 2005
Format:Hardcover
Had a bad day? Lost a job? Relationship troubles? Why not just go travel for a couple of years? This book made me want to go on a Honeymoon with My Brother. I enjoyed living vicariously through the Wisners. What a refreshing read. It made me laugh (the "dating" stories). It made me cry (LaRue). It made me remember my own travels (Prague). The writing was honest and real. I was impressed with Franz's ability to share so many personal experiences so openly. The adventures were fascinating. I had a hard time putting the book down and was bummed when I was finished with it. My book club read it and enjoyed it tremendously. We have read memoirs before but found this one to be one of our favorites. We cannot wait to read what Franz and Kurt are up to next. And I keep thinking of ways they might need an extra person (to carry a backpack?) so that I can go along...
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing March 25, 2006
Format:Hardcover
I too had great hopes for this books after hearing the NPR segment. But I found the book supercifial , and not particularly well written (to say nothing of the annoying use of italics). Franz is demoted in his position at work, and his long term relationship falls apart, but there is no real reflection on the reasons for either. He tells you that his performance was exceptional and he was incredibly successful in his job, and implies that the demotion was entirely arbitrary. He never even explores why his employer stripped his job of its key responsibilities and knocked him out of the inner circle. The demotion and break up take up the first 75 pages. I just was not drawn in. The expression that keeps coming to mind is: a mile wide and a half inch deep. His travel tales and personal travails are explained, but never beyond the surface. His description of culture of and recent developmts in Prague is non existent, as he dwells on his escapades with a woman he hooked up with, and then dumps. He states in the book that one of his friends advised him to "go deep", meaning deep into the continents, away from the obvious tourist destinations. Good advice. I wished that the author would have gone much deeper, and not just skimmed the surface.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For anyone who loves to travel but may not have the opportunity here is your chance. Reading this book you get the chance to explore the world...one day Indonesia, the next Brazil! It is wonderful! The added bonus is getting the chance to relate to two real people, real brothers who go through a journey of finding themselves while getting to know one another. I can not emphasize enough how much this book is worth reading, if not for traveling around the world for the life lessons learned. Read it, think about it, take its advice and travel anywhere when you get the chance!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Fake C-Cups Save The Day! September 12, 2010
By CherylY
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
In this little bag of dryer lint, a hot shot, top producing political wizard and self-proclaimed "rep-tie rock star" gets demoted out of the blue on a mysterious management whim. Then to make matters worse, the selfish, neurotic, unappreciative girlfriend he is desperately in love with dumps him on the eve of their wedding. She is a hopelessly messed up flake and he is a flawless, well-balanced, brilliant catch who is heartlessly cast aside. Go figure. Boo hoo.

How could a studly guy with his magic charisma and good looks, a hot shot with political career chops earned through his skill at brokering election results and doling out wads of corporate dough, be candidate for a dumping? He is thrifty, loyal, does his duty to God and the Republican Party, is devoted to his grandmother, helps other people at all times, keeps himself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight (okay except in Moscow but that's Russia so it doesn't count). He is patient, generous and tolerant with the little brother who comes to his immediate rescue. He has absolutely no flaws. What's not to love about this smooth talking, self absorbed slice of Wonder Bread? Just ask him!

Well, life can be cruel especially to the good guys, so he bravely decides to suck it up. And our hero The Wiz sets off, dragging around his great big load of love baggage, to travel the world with his quirky, loveable, erstwhile ignored little brother. Oh, yes and they do have some grand adventures, even out of the sack. Unfortunately none of them are rendered with any skill. The whole business is tiresome.

Here's one good thing, though.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars the book was good but this was an unedited version
This was an advance release or something. I just felt like i was going to draw the red lines all over the book. The book itself was pretty good and really inspired some jealousy. Read more
Published 20 days ago by rory
5.0 out of 5 stars great story and well written
Great story, well written and easy to pick up and start again which is great for traveling. I loved reading about their travels and think this is worth reading.
Published 2 months ago by jamielovesbob
5.0 out of 5 stars Great journey
Franz takes you on an excellent journey as his rediscovers himself and the relationship that matters while finding respect and adoration for the cultures of the world. Great read.
Published 5 months ago by nicolejuliette
5.0 out of 5 stars easy fun read
Anyone wanting a good night with a fun, easy read should enjoy this book. Two brothers having an adventurous time traveling after one brother is dumped by his fiance.
Published 6 months ago by Janice A. Brown
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun but lacking depth
This book has a lot of potential - the premise is interesting and boded well for stories of adventure and personal growth. Read more
Published 10 months ago by ruth42
1.0 out of 5 stars More of the same, different country
The title and premise is interesting, but it is stretched far too thin. After many chapters I tired of hearing these chaps tell the same old story of being jilted to eveyone they... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lilliana Gibbs
1.0 out of 5 stars It's that guy!
Do you have an annoying friend who, let's say, buys a motorcycle, and two days later considers himself a seasoned expert and proceeds to condescendingly lecture you on the finer... Read more
Published 14 months ago by geoffrey
1.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Entitled Sees the World
The author describes at some length his jobs as a Republican op--soliciting money for governmental favors--and a corporate op--soliciting governmental favors for money. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Conn Sunyata
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing at best
This book has shown me that I have commitment issues. Despite poor writing, shallow descriptions of travels, and glancing hints at self discovery I stayed with this book until the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by nota
4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Let The Title Girly You!
Before the new school year led me back to curriculum guides, I let my curiosity meander through this memoir on transition through travel for "old time's sake. Read more
Published 19 months ago by cmecka
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