Post: #26

I read the book a couple of years ago and loved it. One of my favorite books for sure, and really lights a fire under your ass to go travel. If you guys like Roosh's book, a book titled "Imagine: A Vagabond Story" is similar and very good as well. I read them both back to back and wish I still had them so I could re-read them.

Post: #27

Roosh:

Is "A Dead Bat in Paraguay" on the Kindle the updated version or the old version?

Post: #28

(12-16-2011 09:05 PM)blurb Wrote:  Roosh:

Is "A Dead Bat in Paraguay" on the Kindle the updated version or the old version?

Updated. For all my books, the paperback and kindle are identical.

Post: #29

I just finished reading the book and liked it a lot!
I read it in 3 days.

The best parts are when Roosh goes hitting on chicks with the hostel guys.

I also found Roosh´s affair with Mariana very touching, specially because I think most of us guys who are in the game are ultimately looking for a quality girl. As a matter of fact, I think it´s the fact that most of us lacked the experience of having a quality girlfriend during our teens that served as the initial stimulus for learning how to pick up chicks.

When I was a kid living in Sao Paulo in the 80s I remember that the older brothers of my friends (I was 8-10 at the time) all had girlfriends who really cared for them. When they got sick with a cold or a flu it was very common for the girlfriends to take care of them, and this is something we don´t see anymore in Brazil.

I hear that Roosh says Brazilian women are getting more feminist by the day, and I agree.

I would also like to read more about that from you, Roosh, if possible, because I like the way you flesh things out.

Post: #30

SPOILER (slightly)

i finished this book about a week ago. it took me 3 days. this is definitely a must read for all men, period! i'm a big fan of roosh's writing in general but this book honestly surpassed my expectation. i was really invested in the book. i kind of felt like i was on the journey with him. there were parts where i was really rooting for roosh to get laid and was sad for him when it didn't work out.

roosh, my favorite part is of course your pick up adventures with your hostel buddies, but a part that really stood out was when you talked about the miners and how they probably would love the high-paying but boring and soul-crushing job you had back in the states. it's crazy how we take our options for granted while other people in the world have to either stay poor or work a job that is a lot of work and extremely dangerous and bad for their health. pretty insightful stuff.

oh yeah, and you should've attempted to bang that one chick that rode in the jeep with you. the australian dude she was went seem like a total prick and a fuck'n hater.

and just out of curiosity.. do you keep in touch with the predator or beppe or any of your other travel buddies?

Post: #31

No I'm out of touch with just about everyone, though I see their FB updates occasionally. Out of sight, out of mind, you know?

Post: #32

Just read this book for the first time on my Kindle Fire - at quite a deal by the way at just $2.99. I must say, I laughed nonstop throughout - in large part due to the ubiquitous toilet humor documented in vivid detail.

I also felt very bad due to the nearly incessant bouts of illness Roosh suffered throughout his journey, making many instances of his trip excruciatingly unpleasant. I embarked on a South America pilgrimmage myself for several months a couple years ago - and stayed on the "gringo trail" for Ecuador and Peru - but was fortunately in very good health (I consumed a fair amount of yogurt for the good bacteria cultures) and was able to enjoy each country for what it had to offer.

As one who's personally traveled all of the countries Roosh explored in South America, reading the book was a delightful experience that forced me to reflect on some very nostalgic memories. I even went as far as to visit the facebook profiles of the many contacts I have from that time of my life and even dropped some messages to a couple of them.

For that, I am thankful. Also, it's worth noting that this book was written with illuminating honesty and integrity - a virtue Roosh deserves credit for. It was as if I was reading an account from a close friend I've known for years, which was further enhanced by Roosh's familar family background and upbringing that he discusses in the book.

I'm looking forward to the release of Bang Poland and also checking out some of his works that I have not had a chance to look at yet.

Post: #33

Just finished this book while traveling as I was mighty impressed with all the recollections.

Highlights

1) Predator. What work supposedly slaying 20 in a 30 day visit in Brazil. Probably my favorite part along with the camradarie theme overall.

2) I can relate to the guilt trips from family...especially from an Asian one where they are delivered gratuitously from older sister, mom, and endless relatives.

3) Can relate to the part about leaving job, moving back home with parents (just did), going to S. America for some time before starting a new again.

4) I couldn´t fathom having the guts to explore all those countries with no hostels, lodging, or anything booked in advance. Glad you survived all those experiences to share them with us through this novel. Makes Roosh even moreso deserving of all these international notches nowadays since he managed to survive that trip.

5) Note to self to avoid surfer hostels where everyone is smelly, walking around barefoot, not showering, and eventually twisting & turning in bed later on....

6) Even if the magic was successfully rekindled with Mariana on the 2nd visit in the epilogues, would the perceived cons of Rio de Janeiro being safety, inflated costs, and lack of gastronomic diversity/social scene eventually won out in ending things with that affair?

(Btw, I agree that Rio doesn´t offer enough in terms of higher percentage of beautiful women, social scene, gastronomy, amenities, nightlife, and overall cosmopolitan living options all while possessing most expensive rent in the world right now. I can relate to the charms of the local culture but it alone still doesn´t warrant the high cost of living there)

Post: #34

Finished the book last night and was so utterly moved, impressed and sad it was over I just sent Roosh a PM to let him know what a book it was. Very 'unputdownable' and exciting, with hilarious and thrilling anecdotes, yet melancholic with sprinkles of heartbreaking humanity - a great combination. That said, my question would be this: If you had three-six months and a fair amount of money, where would you go if you went again and would you do the hostels again or private rooms?

Post: #35

I am curious about

What happened before roosh ?

Was there a community at all? I first heard about game when I was already like mid mtwenties, before that I really had no experience with girls and studied a lot in high school and college. Don't remember there was something like roosh those days..... Especially since I grew up in china. All I heard was people saying Thailand there are many people who hook up,and thai girls are sexually open minded..

Post: #36

Captain Capitalism just reviewed the book:
http://captaincapitalism.blogspot.com/20...aguay.html

Best Line:
"[Roosh] has an epiphany. You can kind of see it like Anakin Skywalker switching to Darth Vader."

DBIP will definitely be my next manosphere kindle purchase.

Post: #37

Roosh, I've been reading your blog for almost 5 years now, yet the only book I've read of your thus far is bang. I finally bought a copy of dead bat (wanted to read before smiley face), I didn't realize it was 600 pages +, I'm definately looking forward to reading it. I wanted to buy the dead bat, smiley face, and 30 bangs trilogy last weekend when it was on sale but I was broke.

Post: #38

I read almost 300 pages tonight, almost done. So far I'm loving it, hard to put down.

Post: #39

Finished it up a couple days ago. Great read. It took me back to South America, we even covered a bit of the same ground. I could relate to the book in a lot of ways.

What a bummer on the stomach/ health issues. It sounds like it really put a damper on your trip, but props to you for pulling through and making the best of it.

Argentina seems like a tough spot man. Almost makes me not want to go.

I would have liked to see a little more of your opinions on places like Ecuador and Peru. I never really got your take on what you thought about the girls or food. Would have been fun to hear another persons perspective who's actually traveled to many countries in the region. A lot of people I met in those countries didn't have a whole lot of reference.

A bit of a tough break with Mariana, but people change. I'm sure where you're at today, you're probably happy everything panned out the way it did. It's tough to keep a bond so far away over such a long period of time.

Overall, great read. I'm looking into purchasing 30 bangs right now.

Post: #40

I've lost count how many times I've told that Mariana story to women. Makes them teary every time.

Post: #41

Instead of 30 bangs I went with the Brazil Compendium. I really enjoyed Dead Bat. I wanted to read a bit more on your travel stories. Great stuff man, keep up the good work!