Author Malcolm Allen is back with some more funnies
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 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
Fun stuff, Malcolm. Thanks, Sally
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Thanks John…hugsxx
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Oh! I love all of these 💗💗
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Thanks Willoa…have a lovely weekend..hugs ♥
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Thank you Sally you too 💜💜💜
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I think I am one of the three who got it. The post-apocalyptical book section got me!
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Lol..Malcolm does find some terrific ones…Have a good weekend Dolly hugsx
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You too, dear Sally. Hugs right back to you.
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These are all good, Sally, but Terence had to explain the last one to me [Eeek!]
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Lol..now you know ♥
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These are great! And, yes, I’m old enough to know that the pencil was used to wind the tape back into the cassette.
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I promise not to let that cat out of the bag Liz…hugsxxx
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Lol, always funny. And yes, the last one, cassette tape lol ❤
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Thanks Debby.. I loved the woman’s outfit …lol ♥
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LOL me too ❤
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Thanks for sharing those. I shall try to wipe my stupid grin before I speak to anyone else.
Hugs Galore
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Great thanks David and just what we like to hear..hugsx
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Thank you for the fun, Malcolm. I also love this with the cassette tape. :-)) Have all a nice weekend! xx Michael
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Thanks Michael and hope you have some free time over the weekend…hugsx
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These are awesome! My favorites were the prayer bows and the pencil. LOL! Thanks for sharing them, Sally! 🙂
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Thanks Yvette.. Malcolm will be delighted to hear it…hugsx
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Thanks for the laughs, Malcolm and Sally. Toni x
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Thanks Toni..enjoy the weekend..hugsxx
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I like the Facebook joke as I’m always amazed at the things people will post.
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lol.. I know what you mean… for some people their life is an open Facebook…xxx
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Another one more than familiar with the pencil and the cassette! These were a great selection! xx
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Those were the days.. the rubber tipped ones worked the best…hugsx
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Yep – they gripped better! 😀
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I like the confessional one – so priests are now on Facebook 🙂
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You betcha… got to keep tabs on the congregation…xx
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maybe people should start using Snapchat more – their sins will disappear after a few minutes…
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That’s true Jim.. not ever used it but sounds a sensible outcome for most comments of social media lol..xx
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I have used it once to see how it works. and I agree, most social media comments should disappear!
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I’m old enough to get the last one, and I remember the process all too well. Thanks, Pete, and Sally!
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Thanks for the chuckles, Malcom and Sally!
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Glad you enjoyed Jan..hugsxx
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So funny!
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Thanks Jennie..♥
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