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Man, Dog, Bike: A Ride Between Head and Heart, via India Paperback – April 20, 2017

by David Kerrigan (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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“Man, Dog, Bike” is an evocative and comedic travel memoir about a disenchanted Australian musician on a journey to exhale the soul-decaying poison of routine and inhale the freedom of unhindered existence.

David Kerrigan is going through a quarter life crisis. He’s next in line for the house, wife, 2½ kids, dog, fish and the office job. He sometimes has trouble breathing.

Facing a life where he’ll march up grey stairs from a grey car park to a grey desk to sit behind a grey computer with a picture of an exotic tree as a screen saver, a phrase a close friend once said comes to mind:

‘Don’t aim to be material-rich. Aim to be story-rich.’

He quits his day job, says goodbye to family and friends and armed with little more than a backpack, a guitar, and a ticket to Nepal and India, an incredible journey begins.

A six-week stay turns into six-months, a blue motorbike is purchased in India, the subcontinent traversed north to south, and despite the early cold showers, a four-legged motorbiking companion, being chased by police at the border, a Maoist riot, a 10-day silent meditation retreat, (during which the Boxing Day Tsunami occurs nearby, hence the author’s older brother, unaware of his younger brother’s whereabouts, travels to India to find him), David learns that no matter where you go, you take yourself with you.

A transformative journey of self-discovery through a heart on sleeve, candid exploration of love, friendship, family, despair, loss and hope, served with a relentless dose of humor, call it the male response to ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, “Man, Dog, Bike” is an inspiring story of a young man’s determination to carve his own path.
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  2. Language
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    April 20, 2017
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 1.08 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1544609760
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1544609768
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (April 20, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1544609760
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1544609768
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.08 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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David Kerrigan is an Australian Singer/Guitarist/Songwriter, who became an Author by accident.

As a first generation Australian, he’s the son of an Irish father and a Maltese mother. He’s travelled to over 45 countries: having often earned his way by playing live music. By definition of taxpayer, he’s officially lived in the UK and the USA.

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Mark Twain
5.0 out of 5 stars Biography that reads like a masterful novel
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2017
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Captivating and written in a style that makes reading it a pleasure; this book is a gem among gems. The author's witt and humor, and willingness to let down all barriers and ignore taboos takes the reader into the world he occupied. He paints with words and makes one feel as if they are there with him on his existential adventure. The miracles of the journey of life are exposed unashamedly in this biography that reads like a masterful novel.
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T. Colgan
4.0 out of 5 stars It's a journey of discovery
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018
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I knew David before I read his book. In fact, that's the reason I read it. It's a journey of discovery that's both humorous and moving. Read a chapter a day and spread out the enjoyment.
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Briar
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the entire telling of it
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
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For me, Kerrigan has really hit the mark in the keen insights and technicolor observations in the tale of his transformative journey through India over a five month period. A naturally gifted story-teller, he has embraced the task of recounting a massive life adventure from the inside out, which is no mean feat-. He brings us in, innocently, as he began his journey, with minimal expectations and forethought. Then he takes us on the ride of his very sharp learning curve through India, from the north, to the south. I enjoyed the entire telling of it; his employment of the Aussie sardonic; the minimization of quite frightening escapades, the in jokes he shares with Ange, Lior, with others, and with us, the reader make his story so personal. I laughed out loud, many times, I heard the Australian vernacular which flows like water and I also resonated deeply with some of the more anguished moments. Kudos to David Kerrigan for allowing us to share in his reflections with candor and an honest appraisal of his transformation. I can't wait to read more of his writing, which I will be keeping a watch for.
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Courtney Alcott
5.0 out of 5 stars Soul stirring, this one will impact you!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2017
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The words in this story are woven by a master wordsmith to create an honest, vivid, and soul stirring life story that I just resonate so much with. This one will hit you deep, stir your thoughts, and is balanced with just a lot of fun.
-Sean Alcott
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyed this book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019
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Fabulous read! The author is phenomenal!
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Janice Kerrigan
4.0 out of 5 stars Five stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2017
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I am thoroughly enjoying and being surprised by this book. Can't wait to see what happens next!!
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M.E. Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful romp.
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2017
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A delightful story with a different sortie into India. I found it most intriguing. Can't imagine what his family must have gone through when the tsunami hit.
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Nina
5.0 out of 5 stars "Man, dog, bike"
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017
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It was brilliantly written, I did not want to put it down and planning to read it a second time. It's a five star from me.
Nina
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5.0 out of 5 stars I feel very lucky
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2021
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I came across this book two weeks ago and ordered it based on the reviews here. I was not disappointed and throughly enjoyed the honest and engaging writing and loved the humour too.

Now finished I'm back to leave a review, I don't often, but felt that this book certainly deserved my thanks and so here I am. Sadly the book is now unavailable at Amazon - I feel very lucky to have got one in time. Thanks Dave
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Aimee
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling storytelling
Reviewed in Australia on February 5, 2024
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I loved this book. David writes in a way which is both heartfelt but also shows off his Aussie larrikin adventurer spirit. The story is compelling, and serves as an ever needed reminder to value time, space, experiences, and relationships over the superficial we so often target in the western world. Well worth the purchase price.
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Ange
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely funny, can't put down read!
Reviewed in France on June 17, 2017
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Its impossible for me not to be emotionally connected to this book as I am indeed in it! Man, dog, bike for me is an honest, incredibly laugh out loud funny story of Daves journey through India. His truth, realness, and vulnerability will touch any reader who asks the bigger questions in life. It's all starts in his head, but with each new experience he realises the journey downward to the heart opens up new ways of thinking and being. Well done ma darlin. I'm so honoured to have shared a piece of that awakening and endless road of cows and dogs with you. Shanti Om big man! Xxxxx
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Mrs Berengere A Cortade
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, immersive read - get your copy!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 19, 2017
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Brilliant read. A wonderful combination of fast-paced adventure, touching moments, Indian wisdom and general thoughts about travel, language, and human values and search for self-fulfillment. I loved every single word of it and it's the only book, I think, that I read from the very first word to the very last - yes, that includes the very funny Australian glossary of slang, terms and things, as well as the long list of Thanks.
I know the author and was very eager to read this, and can genuinely say I wasn't disappointed.
Highly evocative, I loved 'hearing' the various accents and the wonderful slangs of each language. I felt fully immersed in Kerrigan's Indian experience and was easily pulled in the story, which is really what I am after when I read.
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