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  • More Manchester Than Mongolia: An Unexpected Road Trip Through Back Road Britain (The Wayward Truck Book 2) (English Edition)

More Manchester Than Mongolia: An Unexpected Road Trip Through Back Road Britain (The Wayward Truck Book 2) (English Edition) Kindle-editie

Engelstalige uitgave Jacqueline Lambert (auteur) Indeling: Kindle-editie
4,1 van 5 sterren (116)

The Comic Memoir of a Grand Plan Gone Wrong

“I haven’t laughed so much at the written word since Pam Ayres released Some of Me Poetry in 1976!” Drew Johnson, author of the Andalucian Adventures series

WINNER: Readers' Favorite 5* Seal
FINALIST: The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Adult Non Fiction

When Jackie and Mark bought The Beast, a vintage, six-wheel army lorry sight unseen off the internet, they planned the ultimate overland adventure to Mongolia with their four dogs. But when COVID-19 slammed shut international borders – it abruptly rerouted their dream.

Stranded in the U.K., they tackle life on the road in a home-built truck camper laughably over-engineered for the quaint English countryside. What follows is a laugh-out-loud British road trip, filled with mishaps, mechanical mayhem – and the hidden marvels of their homeland.

Blending travel tales with dogs, wit, and heart, More Manchester than Mongolia is a celebration of embracing life when it doesn’t go to plan. Perfect for fans of Bill Bryson, Tony Hawks, and Mark Wallington, this is a funny, feel-good memoir of resilience, rediscovery, and finding that sometimes, the best adventures are the ones we never intended to take.

Like all my books, this is a true story, written by a human!
Although part of a series, each book is a standalone tale.
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  1. Printlengte
    286 pagina's
  2. Taal
    Engels
  3. toegankelijkheid
    Meer informatie
  4. Publicatiedatum
    5 december 2025
  5. Bestandsgrootte
    3.8 MB
  6. Bladeren
    Ingeschakeld
  7. Word Wise
    Ingeschakeld
  8. Verbeterd lettertype
    Ingeschakeld
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  • WINNER: Readers; Favorite 5* Seal 2025 - "This is an outstanding read and a must-have for anyone who enjoys adventure stories, family journeys, and humorous travel memoirs."

  • "A funny, refreshing memoir. Jackie's style of writing is warm, captivating and full of wit." Novel Delights, book reviewer for Manchester Evening Post & Net Galley Top Reviewer

  • "Lambert has an infectious enthusiasm for local history and brings the various locations to life as she describes landmarks, significant former residents, regional dialects and culinary highlights...If you're looking for a warm hearted and amusing read which will tell you more about the quirks of the UK than you ever knew, this is the book for you." IsThisMutton?, Nominated for British Book Blogger of the Year 2025

  • "Not so much a road trip round Britain, more a How DID we do that? Why did we go up there? Well - we know not to do THAT again! trip around Britain. Every chapter another adventure or near disaster, told in Jackie's endearing and humorous fashion." Chris Moore on Goodreads

  • A must read for everyone dreaming of selling up & taking to the road. It's both inspiring & realistic." Valerie Poore, Author

  • "I haven't laughed so much at the written word since Pam Ayres released Some of Me Poetry in 1976! If, like me, you like a good laugh, then look no further than Jacqueline Lambert, who has developed a style of writing comedic prose that is better than most comedy travel authors." Drew Johnson, author of the Andalucian adventures series

Over de auteur

Jacqueline (Jackie) Lambert is an award-winning travel writer, adventure traveller, blogger and dogmother, who loves history and curious facts. B.C. (Before Canines) she hurtled, slid, submerged and threw herself off bits of every continent except Antarctica. With husband Mark, A.D. (After Dog), she became an Adventure Caravanner. Her aim: To Boldly Go Where No Van Has Gone Before.Jackie has published six light-hearted memoirs about her travels since quitting work: Fur Babies in France, Dog on the Rhine, Dogs 'n' Dracula, It Never Rains But It Paws, To Hel In A Hound Cart, and Pups on Piste. Her new Wayward Truck series chronicles her Brexit-busting plan to convert The Beast, a 24.5-tonne army truck into an off grid tiny home on wheels fit to drive to Mongolia.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FXN5BYSW
  • Uitgever ‏ : ‎ World Wide Walkies
  • toegankelijkheid ‏ : ‎ Meer informatie
  • Publicatiedatum ‏ : ‎ 5 december 2025
  • Taal ‏ : ‎ Engels
  • Bestandsgrootte ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
  • Schermlezer ‏ : ‎ Ondersteund
  • Verbeterd lettertype ‏ : ‎ Ingeschakeld
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Niet ingeschakeld
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Ingeschakeld
  • Printlengte ‏ : ‎ 286 pagina's
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1739622244
  • Bladeren ‏ : ‎ Ingeschakeld
  • Klantenrecensies:
    4,1 van 5 sterren (116)

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  • MacTrish
    5,0 van 5 sterren A delightful, funny and moving tale
    Beoordeeld in het Verenigd Koninkrijk op 1 maart 2026
    Formaat: Kindle-editieGeverifieerde aankoop
    More Manchester than Mangolia

    A glance at the cover of this book misled me into thinking it was going to be a light, frothy romp, but I bought a copy –based partly on the concept of giving up your home for a life on the road in a massive, elderly, Volvo army truck, and partly on the number of favourable reviews.
    It’s a wonderful book!
    It’s nothing like I imagined it to be. It’s a beautifully written account of a couple who have sold their house, moved into The Beast, and are free to travel wherever they want. Well, the original destination was Mongolia, but Brexit and Covid prevented that.
    It’s a book dotted with geographical, historical and biographical information about the places they visit, and these accounts are superb. There’s a real feel for the past that is related in a way that brings it fully to life in the present. It’s fascinating and just detailed enough to maintain that fascination.
    It’s also a book that tells of the friendships made en-route and the trials, tribulations, and delights of coping with such an old and massive vehicle. Above all, it’s a story brimming with heart, humanity and a delicious dry humour that did have me chuckling and reading parts out to people.
    I’m now off to buy the first book!
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  • Vmp
    5,0 van 5 sterren Brilliant. I loved it!
    Beoordeeld in de Verenigde Staten op 5 december 2025
    Formaat: Kindle-editieGeverifieerde aankoop
    Having read and enjoyed all Jackie Lambert's previous books about her travels with husband Mark and their 'fab four' pooches, I was delighted to be sent an ARC copy of her excellent new memoir. This book is a must read for everyone dreaming of selling up and taking to the road. I absolutely loved it and everything this intrepid couple did in pursuit of the lifestyle they've chosen.

    It’s both inspiring and realistic, showing that despite apparently insurmountable problems, it’s possible to overcome almost anything as long as you’re determined to follow your dream. It’s also a fascinating and funny travel memoir focusing on some of Britain’s lesser known places and their unique features.

    Prompted by their efforts to solve the mechanical and technical problems arising from their ‘Beast of foreign build’ (an overland camper truck), Jackie and Mark explore more of England than they bargained for, resulting in visits to a number of virtually unknown heritage sites. More byways than highways, their travels encourage Jackie to delve into the history of some of the UK’s unusual, sometimes off-beat, but very special monuments.

    The book is a marvellous blend of their efforts to ensure their 'beast' was legally roadworthy; the journeys they made to do so; the highs, lows, humour and drama attached to their successes and failures; and heaps of amazing history. Very highly recommended.
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  • DGKaye
    5,0 van 5 sterren It's the journey, not the destination
    Beoordeeld in Canada op 8 februari 2026
    Formaat: Kindle-editieGeverifieerde aankoop
    After reading the first book in this series, it was a given I had to read this one. Lambert has an interesting way of sharing her storied journeys, including lots of nuggets of wisdom shared along the journey, written as though she’s speaking directly to us in her stories and descriptions.

    In this book, the author shares the story about their journey through the UK in their converted, newly re-fitted (Swedish army tank) – perhaps, not yet finished, as the author, her hubby Mark, and their dog family attempt to drive to Scotland as a test drive with their new monster vehicle/home. Narrow ancient roads and all, this beast is moving! Maybe just not to Mongolia. And maybe they don’t even make it to Scotland!

    Time constraints with the length it took to convert this vehicle – and Covid and Brexit, got them to a late finish, and ultimately, leaving them no choice but to move into the vehicle before, let’s say, all was perfected. Brexit added to making travel that much harder for Brits going to the EU. Praying for luck, the Beast sets out, first facing some very narrow country roads, which the author describes perfectly with added hilarity. And not to mention the many passerbyers who are marveled at such a creation. Trials and tribulations abound from sticky crossings, to broken windshield(s), to new tires required, let’s not forget about visa issues, add some electrical issues and getting stuck in soggy grounds, and just about any obstacle to put a pause on things, will happen. But then there are always – the people we meet along the way that just helps to make life better – especially at times you really need them.

    On the maiden jaunt north to Scotland, the Lamberts encounter some interesting twists and turns, and some interesting people along the way, as well as the author sharing of some interesting literary sights in her detailed journey and guided tours of people, places, and events of some of the UK’s rich history. And some very helpful information for fellow RVers along the way.

    A few poignant quotes from the author and what inspired the journey sums up the adventure perfectly:

    “The path Mark and I have chosen is not just a way of living. It’s a means to reclaim freedom in a society that tells you to anchor yourself with a house, mortgage, and possessions. Preferably ones you need to get in debt to afford.”

    “Our lifestyle offers something different. It offers time. Time to explore, to think, to breathe. And time to be present in an existence that rushes by too quickly.”

    “From our obsession with travel, we had already learned that happiness doesn’t come from things; it comes from experience. And we’d observed that variety, and breaking out of everyday patterns, had the side effect of making time appear to slow down.”
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  • Cathie
    5,0 van 5 sterren WHAT A GREAT ADVENTURE!
    Beoordeeld in Canada op 29 maart 2026
    Formaat: Kindle-editieGeverifieerde aankoop
    Jackie weaves a wonderful tale, full of fun facts, family and fur with four paws. Though not the epic journey they had planned, still a travel tale told with lashings of humour.
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  • Toshiba
    4,0 van 5 sterren Well written story telling of life on and off the road
    Beoordeeld in het Verenigd Koninkrijk op 1 april 2026
    Formaat: Kindle-editieGeverifieerde aankoop
    Amusing, informative and well written. A satisfying mix of technical, historical and regional information.
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