What I first noticed about the Bicycle Diaries was that it's a nice looking book, small and orange and red with a lone bicycle rider heading off on his journey. David Byrne's journey takes us to a variety of cities across the globe where he simply rides his bike and thinks. If you enjoy Byrne's music (from the band Talking Heads and solo projects), I think you'll enjoy his writing as well. His musings on art, architecture, culture and class are intelligent and often quite humorous. As a person whose primary mode of transportation is walking, I appreciate his perspective of viewing life at a slower pace. There is no rush hour for our kind, but it is amazing how far you can get by just peddling or taking that first step.
Pete
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