Book Reviews of First to Last - The Tale of a Biker by Dennis W. Lid

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First to Last - The Tale of a Biker

by Dennis W. Lid is a mixture of romanticquest for the Holy Grail, biography, travelogue, military memoir and personalmotorcycle journey that will strike a chord with more than a few members of themilitary community, veterans, adventurers of all stripes, romanticists and the far-flung tribe that is the motorcycle community. It's a story as much about man asabout motorcycles.The quest… a military man… his motorcycle adventures – all are weaved into a life'sodyssey of war and peace that culminates in the answer to one man's lifelongsearch, and perhaps yours as well.The question is: "Where does your treasure lie?"

First to Last

is the true story of a soldier's life through the motorcycles he has ownedand the most prominent action events that have occurred on those bikes and duringhis lifetime. It is a factual, first-hand account of the tale of a biker, a warrior and an

incurable romantic. The story has an international tone, is action oriented duringpeace and war, and spans the generations in its common appeal to motorcyclists,military enthusiasts, world travelers, hobbyists, adventurers and romanticists of allages.The book includes maps and photographs with captions that follow portions of thestoryline. Its theme combines historical nostalgia with adventure romance to yield anavant-garde, neo-classic novella of the two-wheeled conveyance – the motorcycle.The weave of motorcycle, man, places and events is nothing less than a lifelongsearch for the Holy Grail that culminates in answering the question of where one'streasure lies.

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First to Last: The Tale of a Biker

by Dennis W. Lid encompasses the author's lifetimelove of motorcycles and a military career that spans the globe. Dennis W. Lid'ssearch for his “Holy Grail” and to find “where his treasure lies” unveils one man'sromantic quest for answers that all of us must seek within our lifetime. While theauthor's love of motorcycles is a strong recurrent factor, this is a personal andrevealing true story. His narrative delves deeper into the physiology of beinguniquely human. Lid's ability to share his tragedies, victories and inner self aremoving and open, showing how we all are different, while being the same.

First toLast: The Tale of a Biker

is more about the man than motorcycles and leaves hisreaders looking into themselves to ask and answer the questions the author found socompelling and important to him, and each of us.A powerful story full of life's risks, joys, loves and an understanding that each of usseek. Job well done, compelling and insightful!- NewBookReviews.orgDennis is an old-timer who no longer rides, but has a keen ability to share his love of the two-wheeled world. This is demonstrated through his new book called First toLast: The Tale of a Biker. The book is the chronicling of his life story from the perspective of how his lifeexperiences and motorcycles influenced the outcome. Dennis served as a Special

Forces soldier in the Vietnam War. After the war, he spent time at various militarylocations in the US, owning different motorcycles. While abroad, Dennis met thewoman of his life and they eventually settled down in Japan. Dennis did a lot of riding in Japan with a riding club called Camp Zama MotorcycleClub. The book tells of the rise and fall of the club, as well as the final scene of Dennis’s riding career - with a friend riding off on his (now) sold Ninja. He has notridden since.The book is well written and a short, easy read. Having read some other articles fromDennis, he is a deep thinker, sometimes with a focus on the soft side. Throughoutthe book, he challenges each reader that life is about finding one’s own Holy Grail. Asevery reader will find out, Dennis has found his.- Motorcyclebloggers.comA true story of a soldier’s life as remembered through the motorcycles he has owned.It is one man’s journey through life, revealing his passions, hidden treasures, andsharing his testament. Quick read with glimpses into what sacrifices a soldier makesfor his country.- Nancy Brotherton, BellaOnline.com

Book Review by Jim Algar for RealClassic.uk.coof First to Last - The Tale of a Biker

First to Last: the Tale of a Biker

by Dennis W. Lid