ONCE A FOOL – From Japan to Alaska by Amphibious Jeep!

[An Incredible Adventure that Made the Guinness Book of World Records]

 
 

 

 

 

ONCE A FOOL is a detailed account of one of the most remarkable true adventure stories of the 20th century…a 4-month long journey by land and sea on a standard-sized amphibious jeep from Japan to Alaska by Australian Ben Carlin and American journalist-author Boyé Lafayette De Mente that made the Guinness Book of World Records. The two adventurers encountered accidents, breakdowns, a Russian ship, Japanese fishing nets, a tidal wave, walruses, frigid water and each other… ! An astounding story of grit and pure luck!  

Click here to see the cover and order from Amazon.com.

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Boyé Lafayette De Mente is a graduate of Jōchi University in Tokyo and Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona. He is the author of more than 50 books on the business practices, cultures and languages of China, Japan, Korea and Mexico. For a list and synopses of his books go to: www.boyedemente.com.

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