Riding the edge

by Dave Barr

Join Dave Barr, a rugged, extraordinary adventurer as he recounts his trip around the world on a 1972 Harley Davidson...despite the loss of both legs from an antitank mine explosion in Angola in 1981. Dave shares how he became the first person with a major disability to cross the Sahara Desert, circle the continent of Australia and negotiate the Andes during avalanche season. Dave Barr's story is both courageous and inspiring.

Genres: Adventure

504 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1995

Reviews

[Krishl · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story of an incredible round-the-world adventure undertaken by a man with prosthetic legs on a Harley Davidson. One can hardly imagine a less suitable motorcycle for such a journey. If the book had had an editor, I have no doubt that it would be an international bestseller to this day. Still, the story is so compelling, that I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended.

[Art · Rating 5 out of 5]

Any one who decides to ride a '72 Harley Davidson around the world must be a optimist, but not only did the author do it, he did it as a double amputee. Spanning the globe this is a true life adventure.

[Brian Zemlicka · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you consider what this man has done you'll never look at a bad day the same way again. It's not about the writing it's what you take away.

I met him once and he is a genuine guy worthy of respect.

[Joseph]

This guy has an amazing real life story to tell. he travels the globe on a harley davidson and has no legs. Incredible stuff!!!

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met the author. An amazing guy. Perhaps not his lot in life to be an author, but great that he can share this story of his life.