The Only Road North: 9,000 Miles of Dirt and Dreams Audiobook

" It's an interesting story. He's just not a phenominal story-teller, and writes in a very masculine way. "

" Took a lot of courage to make this trek. True story of some men who drove motorcycles from the south of Africa to the north of Africa. "

" Loved this book and learned so much about following the "whisper" of God in my own life... "

" Written by a former Kentwood HS grad "

" This book was written by the friend of someone from my hometown. It's a great adventure story of 4 young men who decide to embark on a 9,000 mile dirt bike trip from South Africa to Cairo, Egypt. Little do they know what is in store for them, as they encounter problems at the border of many of the countries, wreck their bikes, nearly starve, and, upon reaching their destination of Cairo, their lives are forever changed by a chance encounter on the streets of Cairo. "

" This is a book that I have recommended to everyone I meet. It is the only book that I have ever cried while reading. Don't laugh until you read it. It is a moving story. One that will leave you with more questions than answers and I believe that is a good thing. "

" This book was...wow. It was very, very good...but gut wrenching. I recommend it, but watch your heart, and please don't read it when you're home alone late at night like I did. I really appreciated how "raw" it was, particularly his expressions of hurting faith at the end. "

" This book provided an insiders view of Africa along with the inspiring story of the brave hearts of young men not content to settle for status quo living. "

" This is about my neighbor boys. Very inspiring, funny and sad. RIP Alex, you were full of life while you were here! "

" Fascinating journey of discovery. Offers some good spiritual insights from a young adult perspective but also presents life's harsh realities that we must all address. "

" My son suggested this book to me after hearing Erik's story retold at the Air Force Academy. It would be a good read for young and old. "

" this author is a classmate of Ross Miller's at Air Force Academy. A very interesting, good read. "

" This isn't a feel good happy book but defiently worth reading. It is an autobiography so don't expect a happy ending. I attended a seminar where Erik spoke and was motivated by his story. This is a great book about courage and faith. "

" My friend from high school wrote this, which just made it all the more captivating, but still a great story of his spiritual journey, a terrorist attack that killed his brother, and what he learned in Africa. "

" in the middle of it. good so far. "

" Read my thought at: Thoughts of Joy... "

" Passed on to me by a good friend...it was a tough read in that I knew the ending and kept hoping that it would (still) be different. "

" Do NOT read the forward until AFTER reading the book. It comes across as way too cynical, and gives you a bad impression of the author. The book is fascinating. "

" I really enjoyed this memoir. It's about four friends who ride their dirt bikes from South Africa to Egypt. "

" Too much about dirt bikes and not enough about the "work" they claimed to do in Africa... "

" this is one of the most moving books I've read in a very long time. A friend gave it to me and insisted I read it. Her daughter is friends with one of the young men. "

" This book is an exciting depiction of college students who pick up their lives to volunteer. What started as a volunteer mission turned into the journey of a lifetime. "

" I have seen this book change lives - several of my students decided to interrupt their time at USAFA and take a year "off" devoted to missions or humanitarian work. "

" This isn't a feel good happy book but defiently worth reading. It is an autobiography so don't expect a happy ending. I attended a seminar where Erik spoke and was motivated by his story. This is a great book about courage and faith. "

" This book was...wow. It was very, very good...but gut wrenching. I recommend it, but watch your heart, and please don't read it when you're home alone late at night like I did. I really appreciated how "raw" it was, particularly his expressions of hurting faith at the end. "

" Loved this book and learned so much about following the "whisper" of God in my own life... "

" Fascinating journey of discovery. Offers some good spiritual insights from a young adult perspective but also presents life's harsh realities that we must all address. "

" My friend from high school wrote this, which just made it all the more captivating, but still a great story of his spiritual journey, a terrorist attack that killed his brother, and what he learned in Africa. "

" Took a lot of courage to make this trek. True story of some men who drove motorcycles from the south of Africa to the north of Africa. "

" Too much about dirt bikes and not enough about the "work" they claimed to do in Africa... "

" This book is an exciting depiction of college students who pick up their lives to volunteer. What started as a volunteer mission turned into the journey of a lifetime. "

" Written by a former Kentwood HS grad "

" Passed on to me by a good friend...it was a tough read in that I knew the ending and kept hoping that it would (still) be different. "

" this is one of the most moving books I've read in a very long time. A friend gave it to me and insisted I read it. Her daughter is friends with one of the young men. "