MWSA Book Review

Harley Davidson

Authors:  Allan Girdler & Bob Woods

Photography: Jeff Hackett

Publisher:  Voyageur Press – MPI Publishing

Reviewer: Bill McDonald – President of the MWSA

The Icon of Motorcycles and the dream of young men!

There are few brand names in the world that provoke such an image of power, rebellion, and individual freedom as does the name “Harley-Davidson.” This book takes us on a reading journey with the big boys on Harley’s to Sturgis, South Dakota and on the road across America. I was already imagining myself as this rebel in black leather riding into town as I looked at the photos of those bikers cruising down the main street. The truth is that today’s bikers are regular folks and not much like those gangsters that Marlon Brando portrayed in “The Wild One” many long years ago.

There is a certain mystical quality to the lore and myth that surrounds Harley bikes and their riders. This book picks up on some of that powerful energy. The photos really capture the beauty and artistry of these machines. What is nice about this book for younger people is that it does not glorify “The Hell’s Angels” image and delivers something much more family friendly and enriching. The text is good at getting the reader little pieces of information and history. It makes a great marriage to the colorful photos which are abundant inside the book.

A good read for young men of all ages. Should be of greatest interest to teenage boys but it appeals to the young at heart!

I personally recommend this book for all young male readers! A must read book!