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The Motorcycle Prescription: Scrape Your Therapy
With a narrative as free-spirited as the ride itself, The Motorcycle Prescription pushes against commonplace notions. Whether a seasoned rider or a curious soul, take a trip on the Road to Joy. It’s an irreverent, rebellious exploration of self-improvement where motorcycle seats replace meditation mats.
Lean out of the present moment to explore related questions. Is the problem with solo riding, solitude? Can motorcycle camping act as a sustained-release medication, extending the experience? Every mile is a story. Every turn is a new possibility. Don’t just change gears, change your perspective.
Unleash the power of motorcycles. Do the two wheel boogie.
Scrape Your Therapy.
Lean out of the present moment to explore related questions. Is the problem with solo riding, solitude? Can motorcycle camping act as a sustained-release medication, extending the experience? Every mile is a story. Every turn is a new possibility. Don’t just change gears, change your perspective.
Unleash the power of motorcycles. Do the two wheel boogie.
Scrape Your Therapy.
177 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2024
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February 28, 2024
Michael Stewart is an observant guy who writes what he sees. He soaks in a lot: the people around him, the scenery, his interactions. He must carry a recorder with him because he captures good dialogue that is often used to complement a point or narrative. I’m no motorcyclist, but I can appreciate a writer who relates his surroundings to better understand the world we live in.
This is the second motorcycle book I’ve read by Stewart, and I liked it a little better than the previous one. It felt more personal and as if the author stepped outside of his comfort zone a little more. He relates in the book a harrowing motorcycle accident he had and how he climbed out of the abyss of that episode. There are also some humorous encounters with a character who tries to introduce peace and Zen to the higher-strung, no-nonsense Stewart. Good friend Marta, the author's wife, and a few other regulars enter the journey, and we meet some new folks.
Stewart slings out his share of zingers on things he doesn’t like, but he is also reflective, philosophical, and sensitive at times. From chapter four: "Do you ever notice how certain moments feel like they’ve been injected with a shot of octane?” he writes, commenting on a scene with his treasured chums and warm coffee and tasty pastries nearby. In chapter twelve Stewart points out the scenery around him, something he doesn’t do as often as you might think: “With small green meadows, wildflowers, granite, and a majestic sky, the wilderness resembled a Monet painting.”
There are lots of golden nuggets from the road, and from everyday life, that Stewart does a good job of sharing with the world. And if nothing else, you learn a heck of a lot about motorcycles and what to look out for while driving them.
This is the second motorcycle book I’ve read by Stewart, and I liked it a little better than the previous one. It felt more personal and as if the author stepped outside of his comfort zone a little more. He relates in the book a harrowing motorcycle accident he had and how he climbed out of the abyss of that episode. There are also some humorous encounters with a character who tries to introduce peace and Zen to the higher-strung, no-nonsense Stewart. Good friend Marta, the author's wife, and a few other regulars enter the journey, and we meet some new folks.
Stewart slings out his share of zingers on things he doesn’t like, but he is also reflective, philosophical, and sensitive at times. From chapter four: "Do you ever notice how certain moments feel like they’ve been injected with a shot of octane?” he writes, commenting on a scene with his treasured chums and warm coffee and tasty pastries nearby. In chapter twelve Stewart points out the scenery around him, something he doesn’t do as often as you might think: “With small green meadows, wildflowers, granite, and a majestic sky, the wilderness resembled a Monet painting.”
There are lots of golden nuggets from the road, and from everyday life, that Stewart does a good job of sharing with the world. And if nothing else, you learn a heck of a lot about motorcycles and what to look out for while driving them.
March 29, 2024
I was curious to learn about the motorcycle prescription. What is it? It’s an addition to the wellness theory of yoga, meditation, mindfulness and wellbeing by learning the joy of motorcycle riding. Michael and his friends take the reader on a therapeutic ride.
This book is brimming with funny, realistic dialogue, pictures, maps and what the title suggests, a prescription for joy. It’s impossible to not be caught up in the excitement of this experience, whether you’ve ever ridden a motorcycle in your life or not.
The journey is through western Canada and the United States. Camping, mountains, music, food and the sheer happiness this trip invokes is contagious. The reader is taken along on a trip of a lifetime.
Deeper meaning of life and happiness are found along the way. Friendships deepen and the true therapy of the journey is reflected and journaled. This book makes me want to buy a motorcycle.
This book is brimming with funny, realistic dialogue, pictures, maps and what the title suggests, a prescription for joy. It’s impossible to not be caught up in the excitement of this experience, whether you’ve ever ridden a motorcycle in your life or not.
The journey is through western Canada and the United States. Camping, mountains, music, food and the sheer happiness this trip invokes is contagious. The reader is taken along on a trip of a lifetime.
Deeper meaning of life and happiness are found along the way. Friendships deepen and the true therapy of the journey is reflected and journaled. This book makes me want to buy a motorcycle.
March 1, 2024
Entertaining and thought provoking.
As someone who loves both motorcycles and camping, I have never done both together. This book has got me interested in giving it a try!
I very much enjoyed the writer's adventure and the lessons that both he and Smarty Marty taught.
I will definitely be looking forward to reading more of Michael Stewart's books.
As someone who loves both motorcycles and camping, I have never done both together. This book has got me interested in giving it a try!
I very much enjoyed the writer's adventure and the lessons that both he and Smarty Marty taught.
I will definitely be looking forward to reading more of Michael Stewart's books.
June 4, 2024
Slow to start…gems of wisdom
I speed-read this on my iphone. I committed myself to finish it. The story line was a bit uninspiring for me, frankly, but the wisdom he exposited resonated with me. I ride a Moto Guzzi V7 Special, but always had a soft place for classic beemer motorcycles (he rides a borrowed BMW R69S.
I speed-read this on my iphone. I committed myself to finish it. The story line was a bit uninspiring for me, frankly, but the wisdom he exposited resonated with me. I ride a Moto Guzzi V7 Special, but always had a soft place for classic beemer motorcycles (he rides a borrowed BMW R69S.
April 7, 2024
Good read
I have had motorcycles as a part of my life for as long as I can remember. This book will help anyone who is not familiar with what makes owning a bike so amazing and will make anyone who has a bike want to plan a road trip. Thank you for the great read :)
I have had motorcycles as a part of my life for as long as I can remember. This book will help anyone who is not familiar with what makes owning a bike so amazing and will make anyone who has a bike want to plan a road trip. Thank you for the great read :)
June 11, 2024
A good tale!
The author attempts to pass on the unique experience of motorcycle touring to the uninitiated. He does a superb job trying to bring the transcendental experience of the long ride into words the new rider can understand and appreciate.
The author attempts to pass on the unique experience of motorcycle touring to the uninitiated. He does a superb job trying to bring the transcendental experience of the long ride into words the new rider can understand and appreciate.
September 18, 2024
I think I WILL cancel my next therapy session
Such good insights , recommendations, humor ,wit ,and bikes lingo . I start my bike riding course next week . I can't wait to start my journey .
Such good insights , recommendations, humor ,wit ,and bikes lingo . I start my bike riding course next week . I can't wait to start my journey .
March 23, 2024
I was curious to learn about the motorcycle prescription. What is it? It’s an addition to the wellness theory of yoga, meditation, mindfulness and wellbeing by learning the joy of motorcycle riding. Michael and his friends take the reader on a therapeutic ride.
This book is brimming with funny, realistic dialogue, pictures, maps and what the title suggests, a prescription for joy. It’s impossible to not be caught up in the excitement of this experience, whether you’ve ever ridden a motorcycle in your life or not.
The journey is through western Canada and the United States. Camping, mountains, music, food and the sheer happiness this trip invokes is contagious. The reader is taken along on a trip of a lifetime.
Deeper meaning of life and happiness are found along the way. Friendships deepen and the true therapy of the journey is reflected and journaled. This book makes me want to buy a motorcycle.
This book is brimming with funny, realistic dialogue, pictures, maps and what the title suggests, a prescription for joy. It’s impossible to not be caught up in the excitement of this experience, whether you’ve ever ridden a motorcycle in your life or not.
The journey is through western Canada and the United States. Camping, mountains, music, food and the sheer happiness this trip invokes is contagious. The reader is taken along on a trip of a lifetime.
Deeper meaning of life and happiness are found along the way. Friendships deepen and the true therapy of the journey is reflected and journaled. This book makes me want to buy a motorcycle.
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