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The Long Haul: A Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road

Finn Murphy
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The Long Haul: A Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018

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Finn Murphy

The Long Haul: A Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Travel Literature

Biography
Setting

United States • Contemporary

Topic
Business & Economics
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Long Haul: A Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road, Finn Murphy shares experiences from their life as a long-haul trucker, transporting belongings across America. Through personal narratives, Murphy offers insights into the trucking profession, the country's diverse landscapes, and encounters with varied individuals, illustrating the unique culture and challenges faced by those on the road.

Informative

Adventurous

Contemplative

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.2

7,539 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Finn Murphy's The Long Haul: A Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road provides an engaging, insightful look into the trucking world, praised for its humor and vivid anecdotes. Readers appreciate its authentic voice and behind-the-scenes exploration. Some critique its structure, wishing for more cohesion. Overall, it's an enlightening journey for those curious about this unique lifestyle.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Long Haul: A Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road?

Fans of journey narratives and blue-collar memoirs will enjoy The Long Haul: Avid readers of Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck or On the Road by Jack Kerouac might appreciate Finn Murphy's candid tales of life on America's highways, offering insights into the trucking world and its unique culture.

4.2

7,539 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Travel Literature

Biography
Setting

United States • Contemporary

Topic
Business & Economics
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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