Travels With Maurice
An Outrageous Adventure In Europe, 1968

Some true tales are told to preserve historically significant facts. This book is a tribute to a man of his times but imminently enjoyable as a read for everyone. I kept being struck that Travels with Maurice was kind of like a reality show on the rich/famous on steroids. The tales are detailed too m......more

Gary Orleck's book is a tribute to a remarkable friendship that he made with a remarkable man - Maurice - and the essence of it revolves around, but is not limited to, a trip to Europe that they shared in 1968. Maurice is a friend like no other: generous with extensive funds; charismatic and confide......more

It appears that in August 1968 Gary went on a road trip through Europe with Maurice, who came from an incredibly rich Iranian family. Gary was not rich, and they set out with an agreement that their trip would be limited to $3,000 each. However, Maurice provided a whole lot of “free” accommodation.......more

Travels with Maurice is a nonfiction book about Gary and his friend, Maurice, a man from a very rich Iranian family on a voyage visiting 12 countries, meeting the Elite of the London music scene, dining with kings and queens, like the Shah of Iran and his wife, Farah. Gary talks about what he learne......more

Wow is the first word that comes to mind. This stroll down memory lane for a trip taken by Gary and Maurice was terrific. While I would like to say it is hard to believe all of this happened and the details that Gary remembered, I don't doubt a word that was written.  This is also a story of an unlik......more