Amazing Adventures of a Nobody: A Life Changing Journey Across America Relying on the Kindness of...
Tired of his disconnected life and uninspiring job, Logothetis leaves it all behind--job, money, home, even his cell phone--and hits the road with ...
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Jan 14, 2012
Wendy
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When Leon hits his mid-life crisis, he decides the best way to handle things is to meet the world head on. He leaves behind his family, job and life in England to come to the United States. This book chronicles his adventure across the US from New York to the famed Hollywood sign. Giving himself the budget of five dollars a day, he has to get across the country by depending on the generosity of complete strangers. What ensues is not only a life-changing experience, but one that opens his eyes to
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Nov 04, 2011
Grady
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'I was at the mercy of the one thing no human can go without for long: relationships.'
AMAZING ADVENTURES OF A NOBODY is that kind of book that is infectious: once the reader reads the first page the drive to follow this extraordinary tale has begun and attempting to put the book aside for spot reading is impossible. Leon Logothetis has not only found clues to the path of rediscovering humanity thought withered, he proved himself a powerful writer. Very briefly the book relates the adve More...
AMAZING ADVENTURES OF A NOBODY is that kind of book that is infectious: once the reader reads the first page the drive to follow this extraordinary tale has begun and attempting to put the book aside for spot reading is impossible. Leon Logothetis has not only found clues to the path of rediscovering humanity thought withered, he proved himself a powerful writer. Very briefly the book relates the adve More...
Dec 02, 2011
Christie's Book Reviews
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The Amazing Adventures of a Nobody by Leon Logothetis
★★★★★
Leon decided after watching Motorcycle Diaries to change his life drastically. He decided to go to New York and travel to California and touch the Hollywood sign. He planned to travel with only five dollars a day and without a car or phone or anything else other than his backpack. To do this he had to depend on the kindness of strangers in a world where we are taught at a young age not to talk to strangers. In a world where e More...
★★★★★
Leon decided after watching Motorcycle Diaries to change his life drastically. He decided to go to New York and travel to California and touch the Hollywood sign. He planned to travel with only five dollars a day and without a car or phone or anything else other than his backpack. To do this he had to depend on the kindness of strangers in a world where we are taught at a young age not to talk to strangers. In a world where e More...
Jan 04, 2012
Katie
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I liked Logothetis's message, and I appreciate an inspirational tale of finding oneself. But I think I was a bit skeptical of this whole journey; Logothetis does not entirely explain how he came to have his own television show, or why it was necessary for him to have a tv crew follow him around on this soul-searching expedition. I wondered how many of these interactions and acts of kindness would have happened had a tv crew not been present, or had Logothetis not had an English accent (I know, t
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Jan 27, 2012
Debra
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After watching Motorcycle Diaries, Leon decides to leave the UK and travel to the states. There he goes from NYC to Hollywood to touch the sign depending completely on the generosity of strangers and $5 a day. The rules are simple, only $5 cash a day, given to him by his team, and he can only accept goods, no cash. For example, someone can buy him a ticket, a sandwich, a hotel room, but no money can be accepted.
His diary ensues. It is funny, touching, a bit unnerving at times as n More...
His diary ensues. It is funny, touching, a bit unnerving at times as n More...
Nov 04, 2011
Holland
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GREAT book about Leon Logothetis (from England) who lands in NYC and with great intention, makes his way to LA on $5/day. Leon must rely on the kindness of strangers and with grand adventures, he makes his way across the US. I know 5 stars is a bit much but maybe I'm easily swayed as I got the chance to meet Leon yesterday in St. Louis and catch a ride in his Kindness Cab www.thekindnesscab.com. Absolutely amazing fella with an amazing spirit and an amazing goal of bringing more kindness into ou
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Oct 11, 2011
Susan
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I loved this book from the first page to the last. I was with Leon every step of the way; laughing, sometimes getting choked up, feeling anxious, exuberant, contemplative, and victorious with each experience he shared. I highly recommend this book! Kudos to Leon for writing his story honestly and writing it with tenderness and great humor!
Jan 02, 2012
Kelle
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I didn't realize that this was a TV series. Anyway, I thought that the idea was interesting and I enjoyed following his experiences. I thought that he was a little self-centered to go off and expect people to help him along without giving anything back, but I loved that others helped him. There is a little language in this book...
Oct 19, 2011
Beth
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This book is amazing; I highly recommend it to anyone who feels like they're in a rut, or they don't believe that people can be kind anymore. I can tell that it's going to be the kind of book that I go back to when I'm having a bad day.
Dec 14, 2011
Glenda
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Charming & entertaining, and some surprisingly deep questions and moments. I really enjoyed it!
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