Invisible: The Essential Guide for Aliens Stranded on Earth

by Tony Matthews

What would it be like to live as a quiet, intensely introverted recluse, hermit and vegan in a world that likes to party loudly and excessively? What are some of the extraordinary lengths introverts will go to in order to hide, literally, from the rest of the world? What, indeed, is an introvert, or a recluse, and are we perhaps one of them without actually realizing it? These and many other thought-provoking questions are answered in this funny, frank, honest, outrageously satirical and occasionally slightly risque examination of a world we rarely see and of people who are often almost invisible to the naked eye. Author and historian Tony Matthews takes us on a hilarious autobiographical journey through the mysterious and at times mystic existences of the reclusive and solitudinous vegan, delving into aspects of this strange world where 'invisibility' is a key element, and an intense love of all animal life a driving force. Invisible - The Essential Guide for Aliens Stranded on Earth, is a compassionate and at times a deeply immersive experience of another completely different human perspective. Tony Matthews guides us through a compelling and entertaining adventure that will keep you smiling, chuckling and, at times, laughing outrageously from cover to cover.

322 pages, Paperback

Published March 22, 2023

Reviews

[Warren Meneely · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m unsure how many reclusive, introverted, vegan hermits there are in this world, so consequently am unsure how large the buying market would be if this book were just for them but what I am sure of is that ‘Invisible' - The Essential Guide for Aliens Stranded on Earth, the latest book by Tony Matthews, touches on universal themes, questions, feelings, observations and anecdotes that every one of us on this planet can relate to in some way.

At times laugh out loud funny yet thoughtful and insightful ‘Invisible’ is a real departure for the author, more known for his historical fact based works. Constantly wishing to be unseen and feeling totally at ease alone in his own world, his auto-biographical based journey takes us from his childhood in South Wales, around the world, to eventually settle in Australia. Throw into this mix the author being a lifelong vegan, the book also examines many world political, lifestyle and humanitarian ethics and values but all written in a humorous, honest and self deprecating way.

‘Invisible' - The Essential Guide for Aliens Stranded on Earth is a book with universal appeal and is an easy, fun read with big important themes at heart.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have followed Tony Matthews and read a number of his military history titles with great enjoyment. Getting to 'know' Tony was an unexpected joy. Whilst belonging more to the 'where's the party' movement it was a real insight into what and why our 'quieter' or in Tony's situation more 'reclusive' fellow humans feel the need to steer clear of the spotlight. A terrific read, such a wonderful turn of phrase, it's been added to be my TBR AGAIN pile - I feel like I need to revisit the pages!