Passport to Danger: Diary of an Adventurer

I got a copy of this book whilst in the USA on vacation and was unable to put it down until I had finished reading it!! Great story very well told the ring of truth runs through it all along. Sorry it is unavailable in the U.K. -- frightened to lend it out in case it does not come back!

After reading Author Nick Mangieri's new offering;"Passport To Danger" I am fully convinced that he is a man you'd follow into a combat situation. Mangieri abducts your mind and interestin the first few pages and you can't put it down until you close the rear cover. This true adventure story takes you to the steamy jungles of Central and South America. The author is face to face with a boa constrictor and what happens next I can't share with you in this review. Wow!!The goose bumps take form immediately. The author is a self-motivated individual who blends well in this part of the world and he interacts with various people along the journey's path. He's intdelligent,and isn't afraid to ask questions and always ready to accept a challenge.When confronted by governmental red tape he handles it well and knows the protocol forward and backward.He embraces a search for diamonds and learns the art of mining these precious stones. Diamond mining is hard work and takes great skill and physical endurance in preparing the pits for harvesting. As a reader I learned alot from this true adventure story. You could witness the bonding between Author Mangieriand Andrew Shanks in the insect infested jungle heat and I'm certain I felt a couple of stings or bites as I read on. The author marveled at Shanks tenacity and endurance, who was much oldere than himself. Again,I sensed that ever present resolve and courage of the Author as he took on every challenge of this journey.When a tiger confronted Mangieri headon, again I will leave that moment of surprise to the reader. The beads of sweat rolled off my forehead and I was only the reader. He learned a great deal about the "pork knockers," during his hunt for diamonds.Lastly, Mangieri takes on the highest mountain in Mexico, which is the third highest peak in North America. Mount Pico de Orizaba was a challenge and the author experienced oxygen deprivation on his ascent to the top. Mangieri is gutsy and displays courage above and beyond as he accepts this challenge.I have read Author Mangideri's three titles. He is a fine writer and the main theme I sense in all three offerings is that he up to any challenger, anywhere and at anytime. This gentleman doesn't give up. Congratulations!! Nick, if I can be a little informnal. Keep up the fine writing.

Because he has supreme confidence in his ability to overcome whatever danger he might face. With the first few pages, you might think "braggart", but, no, he's just telling it like he assumes it is - if he wants to do it, he can do it. Unlike the "Man of La Mancha", Mangieri thinks his "Stars" are "reachable". And reach them he does despite the windmills he encounters. Read this book and see how.