"Brilliantly honest, funny and heart warming. George's writing brings back so many truisms from my own adventure though Ethiopia. Not for the faint hearted, yet one of the most tantalising countries to explore by bicycle."
Mark Beaumont
Author of Africa Solo and Around the World in 80 Days; Guinness World Record holder of the fastest circumnavigation by bicycle
"With an open mind and a belly full of enthusiasm, George set out on his second-hand bike to travel through Ethiopia, determined to learn and understand more about this country. On a journey full of introspection, he grappled with mountainous roads, heat, illness, stone-throwing kids and his own conflicting thoughts, concluding his travels feeling fitter, stronger, wiser and with greater clarity on his own place in the world. Thought provoking, intelligent and beautifully crafted, this book offers a fascinating window into the landscapes and the lives of the people of Ethiopia."
Trevor Lund
Author of North to Alaska: The True Story of an Epic 16,000-mile Cycle Journey the Length of the Americas
"I have read a myriad of cycling biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs, and Balarezo's Unhinged in Ethiopia belongs on the shelf with them. It's a fascinating tale of his 1200 mile journey through a beautiful and impoverished country. Balarezo never shies away from dealing with issues of race and class as he encounters wonderful people, experiences heartbreaking moments, and learns a great deal about himself, the human condition, and how to experience the world on a bike. This is a must read."
Steven Friedman
Middle School Social Studies Teacher, San Francisco, California
