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The Longest Way Home

One Man's Quest for the Courage to Settle Down
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Oct 24, 2021SidheWrites rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This book was well written, but it comes off as another cringy incarnation of "Eat, Pray, Love". A self-absorbed, entitled account of how someone can just drop everything and travel in order to find themselves without really digging deep…
Apr 06, 2021iloveseaotters rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
OK, I admit it. The fact that this was written by my 80s celebrity crush is what compelled me to read it. Until I began following Andrew McCarthy on Twitter I had no idea that he could write or that he is now a brilliantly successful…
Apr 15, 2019swheeler89 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
First travel memoir I've ever read with a whole chapter devoted to Baltimore. lol. Quick, enjoyable read with his attempt to settle into his upcoming marriage and new family life. Really enjoyed his delivery / story-telling of travels to…
Feb 11, 2016Jane_Sm rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly insightful memoir.
MedinaReads
Apr 16, 2015
Actor Andrew McCarthy, best known for his roles in 1990s Brat Pack films, has also made a name for himself as a travel writer for National Geographic. All of his life, McCarthy struggled with a preference for being alone and a haunting…
MaxineML
Feb 02, 2015MaxineML rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A surprisingly authentic memoir. Perhaps I was underestimating McCarthy when I picked this up, but I truly enjoyed this travelogue. He delves into his own psyche just enough to keep you interested, but not exhausted, while also describing…
Feb 25, 2013wendybird rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Confession #1: I loved this book, couldn't put it down, stole time away from other stuff to finish. Confession #2 :I still have no idea why I found it so darn compelling! It is decently written, serviceable rather than literary...a bit…
Oct 19, 2012Winnipeg1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Touchingly honest, never gets precious. His wife must really love him ......