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Summary: Absolutely amazing
Review: I purchased both The Journey is the Destination and The Art of Life on the same day. Over the next two days, I rotated the books as I couldn't decide on which one to read first. Jennifer obviously dove deeply into Dan's life. The stories that are told from memories collected from Dan's closest friends and his family are engaging. There is no doubt that Dan left a mark on everyone he met. Even more incredible is that he continues to leave his mark on the lives of those who meet him through these books. His death may have been premature but he certainly didn't waste the short amount of time that he was given. He certainly deserves to be known as one of the twentieth centuries heroes.
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Summary: Fascinating.
Review: If you learn the Dan Eldon story and are not awestruck, inspired, moved, fascinated, deeply saddened and uplifted at the same time, there is something wrong with you. His short life was lived to the fullest - something not many people can truly claim, beyond the adventuresome spirit - his artwork was vibrant, colourful, emotional, playful and as full of contrast as the life he lived. So, is this book worth buying if you already have "The Journey is the Destination"? A resounding YES. If you want to know more detail about his life (a lot of detail), see more of his art, read more of his writings. Dammit, why do the good guys die so young...?
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Summary: Dan Eldon is a Lantern
Review: In order to get the most out of this book, check out Dan Eldon's book of collage, "The Journey is the Destination," first. Look through it over and over again. Each time, you'll find something new. The book has a life of its own and illuminates the importance of existence. Each of our lives represents a cross section of eternity. This book proves that by underscoring the immense value of human potential. Not only did Dan Eldon live, but he recorded the gestures and issues of his blazing life. His perseverance is inspiring and reinforces the importance of taking action. Jennifer New's book, "The Art of Life," tells the story behind the images in "The Journey is the Destination." Discovering these stories after years of attempting to decipher Dan's journals was spectacular...
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Summary: good
Review: It's a shame Kathy(his mother) never wrote this book.
By far the most imtimate and well written part of this book was the last chapter that Kathy Eldon wrote.
Obviously Jennifer New loves Dan's life like we all do but unfortuneatly she never met him and that glaringly stands out in the biography. There is way too much creative license here,the fact he is raised to almost sainthood can be squeemish at times.Jennifer's writing leaves a lot to be desired, but through the clumsy writing you can't helped but be inspired by the life of Dan Eldon.
Dan is amazing!! His photos say more about him than any bunch of words can. 'The Journey is the destination" is a must have book!!
Flip through that and I guarentee your life will be changed forever!
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Summary: Loved it.
Review: Jennifer New's book is an achievement precisely because it doesn't deify Dan Eldon. If Dan seems larger than life in this book, it's only because he seemed equally, if not more, so to those who knew him. New's treatment of Dan's life captures the youthful awe with which many of his friends observed him, and tempers this exuberance by exposing the very humbling foibles of a real "guy." Besides this book's success as a biography, it's a loving and gorgeous showcase for Dan's journals, his ongoing art project to playfully document his life. If only all biographies offered such first hand glimpses into the minds and hearts of their subjects!
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Summary: For those who thought passion was a thing of the past...
Review: Sometimes in life, we come across somebody who resembles in us everything we love, or envy, or just understand. Well, while reading "The Art of Life", a story about the travels of the young and corageous Dan Eldon, I stumbled upon all of these emotions and more. The book, a collaboration of work about Dan's travels, views, and passions, written by jennifer New and Kathy Eldon, is sure to spark a fire in each who reads it. This book is filled with more energy and spirit then I think I have ever possesed in all my years of being. Filled with colorful photographs and intelligent words, this story has been like a symphony to my weary eyes. After reading "The Journey is the Destination: The Journals of Dan Eldon" (the first book published about Dan's miraculous travels and premature demise), I thought to myslef, "nothing could possibly be more beautiful or enchanting than this." I was proven wrong as soon as my hands glided over the pages of "The Art of Life". It has been wonderful to read while sitting outside in a park on a warm afternoon, as well as inside on a rainy day when you feel all hope is lost. It has been a glorious gift, reminding me that all which stands around us is something to celebrate. My only hope is that others, even if it is one small being, find this book....it will open up a genuine desire for life in you, that is sure to last for as long as you stand beneath the blue sky which hangs above.
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Summary: For those who thought passion was a thing of the past...
Review: Sometimes in life, we come across somebody who resembles in us everything we love, or envy, or just understand. Well, while reading "The Art of Life", a story about the travels of the young and corageous Dan Eldon, I stumbled upon all of these emotions and more. The book, a collaboration of work about Dan's travels, views, and passions, written by jennifer New and Kathy Eldon, is sure to spark a fire in each who reads it. This book is filled with more energy and spirit then I think I have ever possesed in all my years of being. Filled with colorful photographs and intelligent words, this story has been like a symphony to my weary eyes. After reading "The Journey is the Destination: The Journals of Dan Eldon" (the first book published about Dan's miraculous travels and premature demise), I thought to myslef, "nothing could possibly be more beautiful or enchanting than this." I was proven wrong as soon as my hands glided over the pages of "The Art of Life". It has been wonderful to read while sitting outside in a park on a warm afternoon, as well as inside on a rainy day when you feel all hope is lost. It has been a glorious gift, reminding me that all which stands around us is something to celebrate. My only hope is that others, even if it is one small being, find this book....it will open up a genuine desire for life in you, that is sure to last for as long as you stand beneath the blue sky which hangs above.
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Summary: INSPIRING
Review: THE ART OF LIFE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN RELEASED AT A BETTER TIME IN THE WORLD. IN THE WAKE OF RECENT EVENTS, DAN ELDONS BIOGRAPHY AND ART PROVE THAT VIOLENCE AN OPPRESSION OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN MUCH SMALLER UNNOTICED WAYS. THIS BOOK SHOULD BE REQUIRED READING AT EVERY HIGH SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY, IF NOT THE WORLD. ELDONS KINETIC ENERGY SNAPS ANYONE WHO FEELS LIKE THEIR LIVES ARE NOT PROGRESSING THE WAY THEY THOUGHT THEY WOULD. HE IS THE ONLY PERSON I KNOW OF WHO REVERSED RHETORIC AND THOUGHT LOCALLY AND ACTED GLOBALLY. AUTHOR JENNIFER NEW'S RESEARCH IS EXCELLENT. A SYRINGE FULL OF FEARLESSNESS TO THE HEART OF ANYONE WHO READS THIS. INSTEAD OF A FUTURE OF MALAISE AND UNCERTAINTY, IT LEAVES YOU WITH A FUTURE TO HOLD ONTO TIGHT.
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Summary: Loved it.
Review: The beauty of Africa is revealed while reading this extraordinary account of Dan's travels. A book I could hardly put down, nor wait to return to! Dan's mother, Kathy, and I met after my son was killed while helping the U'wa People of Colombia. Terence was a passionate defender of the environment and the rights of Indigenous People. Both Dan and Terence seemed to be receiving a graduate degree in humanity, while in their natural habitat, the great outdoors. Jennifer New's excellent organization and writing bring Dan Eldon's adventures to life. Julie Freitas
Mother of Terence Unity Freitas
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Summary: From Another Mother
Review: The beauty of Africa is revealed while reading this extraordinary account of Dan's travels. A book I could hardly put down, nor wait to return to! Dan's mother, Kathy, and I met after my son was killed while helping the U'wa People of Colombia. Terence was a passionate defender of the environment and the rights of Indigenous People. Both Dan and Terence seemed to be receiving a graduate degree in humanity, while in their natural habitat, the great outdoors. Jennifer New's excellent organization and writing bring Dan Eldon's adventures to life. Julie Freitas
Mother of Terence Unity Freitas
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