Delighted to welcome Malcolm Allen again to the Open Mic Night …. Malcolm regularly sends us funnies from Australia and delighted to pass them on.
Thanks to Malcolm for keeping us entertained…more from him soon
Malcolm Allen’s latest book in print and Kindle
About the book
This is the third book by the author, following publication of his two autobiographies ‘From Birth to Perth – Memoirs of a Nomad’ in August 2013 and ‘World Turned Upside Down – More Nomadic Memoirs’ published in June 2018. This third book in the nomadic series, is a travelogue of the author’s journeys around the world. He shares both his travel experiences and his views on various subjects, with his usual frankness and humour. It’s a tale of the traveller as he moves by air, land and sea with assorted companions. The world of travel has changed the lives of many and continues to delight and surprise the author each time he packs his luggage and passport. As a fellow author, Michael Palin so eloquently said: ‘Once the travel bug bites there is no known antidote. I know that I shall be happily infected until the end of my life.’
One of the recent reviews for the book
The author has already written his autobiography in two volumes and that is quite a story. He is much travelled and, in this new book, he gives us the benefit of his travels in a novel way. Instead of using a chronological framework, Allen uses an alphabetical format interposing memories of places he’s visited with a miscellany of anecdotes that keep you entertained.
There is plenty of humour and I’ve given the book five stars because of its readability. It’s a winning combination of real world travelogue that puts you right there with the author, and anecdotal humour that will make you chuckle (as well as groan at some of the quips). The result is a book that you will not want to put down. If you enjoy Bill Bryson, you will enjoy Malcolm Allen. He has taken a novel approach to non-fiction that is both entertaining and highly amusing. I now feel that I’ve really been to some of the places that I’ll never get to in person and that must be the highest accolade for a book that is much more than a travelogue.
Buy the book: Amazon US – And:Amazon UK – And: Amazon AU
About Malcolm Allen
The author was born in London UK and experienced a challenging childhood, leaving school with no academic qualifications at the age of 15. He had mixed fortunes in his early working days but managed to secure a job in the banking industry at the age of 19. During a period of 32 years he enjoyed a demanding and successful career in London, the pinnacle of which was becoming a Company Director at the age of 37. Following a life changing experience in November 1998 he emigrated to Perth, Western Australia in September 2001, relocating to his current home in Melbourne, Australia in November 2015.
Thanks for dropping in today and I know Malcolm would love your feedback.. thanks Sally
Ha Ha! Take the accordion! 🙂 And the Tartan Slappers cracked me up! Great ones, Malcom and Sally!
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Thanks Jan..two of my favourites too… hugsx
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Malcolm’s books sound great, and I love the jokes (the crack house cracked me up)! You have the most amazing collaborators, Sally. Thanks for sharing their findings!
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Thank you Olga I am very lucky as you say to have such great contributors… they do an amazing job..♥
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Thanks Malcolm and Sally, for my chuckles of the day. Malcolm, how wonderful that you have been able.to.travel.so.widely and share those experiences with others!
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Thanks Maura.. xx
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I never realized do it yourself books took so much work…
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Lol.. and some xx
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I am sure…
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Hilarious, Sally and Malcolm.
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Thanks Toni… I will be more careful next time I am on Ebay! hugsx
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lol
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These are really funny. Nice to learn about Malcolm and his books too ❤
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Thanks Debby.. I love the Ebay one..♥
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Me too! ❤
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I love the one about the accordian!! 😀 😀 😀
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I would be of the same mind lol..x
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The crack house and the thief. Fantastic, Sally and Malcolm! The book plot sounds very interesting. Best wishes, for a nice weekend! Michael
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Thanks Michael glad you enjoyed.. hugsx
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:-)) xx
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These are great. Thanks for sharing, Sally.
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Thanks Robbie..hugsx
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I love these Malcolm and Sally. Thank you.
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Thanks very much John…have a good weekend..hugs
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You as well, Sally
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