This week I read "Round Ireland with a Fridge" by Tony Hawks. The story begins with comedian/writer Tony Hawks describing a man with a fridge standing by the road in Ireland. His friend doesn't believe that anyone would hitch a ride with a fridge. So many drinks later the bet is laid down - Tony will hitchhike around Ireland in one month with a mini-fridge as his traveling companion.
What started off as a drunken bet becomes a life changing adventure for Tony. He meets the wonderful people of Ireland and learns that there are truly good and wonderful people in this world if you open yourself up to meeting them. Hawks does a fantastic job describing the joys and difficulty that can arise when you are lugging a fridge around the countryside. Each person he meets along the way has some unique story or perception of life, but all treat Tony and the fridge with kindness and admiration.
I highly recommend this hilarious and moving narrative. If you are interested in checking out "Round Ireland with a Fridge" by Tony Hawks, you can find it at your local library or at Barnes and Noble.
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