Round Ireland with a Fridge
Book description
Whilst in Ireland for an International Song Competition, Tony Hawks was amazed to see a hitch-hiker, trying to thumb a lift, but with a fridge. This seemed amazingly optimistic - his Irish friends, however thought nothing of it at all. 'I had clearly arrived in a country', writes Tony, 'where…
Why read it?
1 author picked Round Ireland with a Fridge as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I chose this book because, well, it’s really funny!
Tony Hawks carries a fridge around Ireland for charity and becomes infamous for it on the way round. His style and humour are hugely engaging, and Ireland is so full of character, that by the end of it, I felt as if I had taken every step with him.
I feel as if I have a memory of walking around Ireland with a fridge as if I did it. That is a sign of very good writing!
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