One Good Run: The Legend of Burt Munro by Tim Hanna
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Book Reviews of One Good Run: The Legend of Burt Munro
Book Review: one good run : The Legend of Burt Munro
Summary: 5 Stars
Just brilliant. A great true storey of perseverance persistence and dedication to his one love his trusty Indian Scout.
Having bought it brand new in 1920 as a 21 year old, then selling and eventually buying it back. Burt was self taught as a mechanic engineer and manufacturer.
As parts were modified he made them, and made them using the most rudimentary tools and any second hand materials he could find.
From a small rural town in New Zealand he took his, by now, much modified bike to Bonneville Salt Flats and 200 miles an hour, when the bike was more than forty years old.
This book is called The Worlds Fastest Indian in other markets, the same name as the equally brilliant movie which hi-lights some of Burt's adventures. He loved to travel to America and the people he met there. He most certainly loved riding and modifying his Indian Scout.
Book Review: A great book
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw the movie first and absolutely loved it. Got the book from Europe after two failed attempts to order in the US.
It is an inspiring story with a good mix of technical detail and personal info about Burt Munro. It's well written all in all, not high literature, but a good bio style. Captivating and easy to read. Has some nice photographs also.
I loved the movie but thought that some scenes must have been exaggerated for dramatic purposes. Reading the book made me rethink: attaching a tree to the trailer to fix a lost wheel, old men need love too, mowing grass by burning it with gas,... It all appears in the book also, maybe slightly rearranged in the timeline though. Some things the man has done make you shake your head in disbelief.
If you like bikes, liked the movie, and like to read, you more than likely will enjoy this book also.
Book Review: Get the Book from the UK - Quicker that Amazon in the US!!
Summary: 5 Stars
The book is great. I ordered it here back in early February, and eventually cancelled my Amazon order.
The book is published in the UK or New Zealand by Penguin, and there are probably copyright issues getting it over here in the US that have delayed publishing (it used to be the same way with Che Guevara's "Motorcycle Diaries" - also published in the UK but rather hard to find in the US for a long time...)
If you must use Amazon, try Amazon.co.uk
Cheers, and Happy Reading / Riding!!
Book Review: A great read for speed freak wrench heads, or wannabes.
Summary: 5 Stars
Tim Hanna, the author, has nailed the essence of both Burt Munro and late '60s hot rodding. This book is delightful in its exposition of what it's like to follow a dream, even into old age. It's a treatise on just being yourself, without pandering to society. It's about learning to talk to people to win them over. It's about doing with your own hands what "the experts" say can't be done.
If ever there was an opposite to "chick lit" this is truly it.
Book Review: One Good Run & a great book....
Summary: 5 Stars
If you've seen the movie or are into motorcycles read this book. The book gives a background of Burt's life & how & why he ended up on the Bonneville salt flats. The hurdles he overcame to get to that point makes a great read & is an inspiring story. The movie was a greatly condensed version of his life whereas the book is more detailed. Also included in the book are photos of Burt & his famous Indian. If you liked the movie you'll love the book....