Author Malcolm Allen is back with some more funnies and a novel way to tell time… Thanks to Malcolm for keeping us entertained…more from him soon
Malcolm Allen’s latest book is now available in 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
Excellent, enjoyed them all. Hugs
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Great to hear thanks William.. and for sharing..hugsx
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Thanks for the laughs Sally!
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Glad you enjoyed Dorothy… keep smiling..♥
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Funny!
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thanks Jennie..hugs
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You’re welcome, Sally!
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I love every one of the ‘laughs’. Each one I laughed louder than at the previous one.
The book sounds a good read, too.
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Fantastic thanks Viv.. enjoy your weekend.. hugs
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I love bookish jokes (and I recognise myself in a few of them). Thanks, Malcolm and Sally!
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Thanks Olga..have not quite made it to the bank heist yet….hugs
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these were great; loved the books/reading theme…
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Thanks Jim.. enjoy the rest of the weekend..x
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you too, Sally!
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What a fascinating life – have shared so more people can go on a journey with Malcolm Allen
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Thanks very much Barbara.. he will enjoy hearing that… hugsx
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My favorites were the former book group and the author reading to himself in front of the audience.
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Thanks Pete.. funnily enough… I went to a poetry reading and the author had a tiny voice, no mic and I was at the back of the room… I bought the book anyway…xx
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Malcolm’s book memes are always great fun. ❤
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He finds the best Debby..great addition to the comedy team.♥
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Absolutely! ❤
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Love the book cartoons!
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Thanks Liz..have a good weekend..xx
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You’re welcome, Sally. I hope you have a good weekend as well.
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Some CRACKERS there. Thanks for the laugh. I just can’t make up my mind which is my favourite, but the bank robbers might just have the edge. 😀
Wishing you a fun weekend Sally and Malcolm.
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Thanks very much Ann..hugsx
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Lol – Love the one about the author reading session. 😉 Thank you, Malcolm and Sally! Enjoy a wonderful evening, and a great beginning of a beautiful weekend! Michael xx
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Thanks very much Michael…hugs
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Thank you Sally ☺️
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Thanks Willow ♥
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Good ones, Malcolm. Thanks, Sally.
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Thank you John..hugs
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I love these! Especially the escaping prisoner. Thanks, Sally and Malcolm!!
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Thanks Jan ♥
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A great way to start the weekend, Sally.
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Thanks Robbie and I hope you have a lovely one..hugsx
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My dad was diagnosed with heart failure yesterday, Sally. It’s been a bit mad around here with my sisters all in a state. He has had heart problems for a while so I knew what was happened and took him straight to the doctor. He is doing better today but not allowed out of bed.
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So sorry to hear that Robbie and thank goodness you were on hand and took immediate action..♥♥
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