“…George's books just keep getting better…”
“…laugh out loud funny (note to self, don't read it on the tube)…”
“…it won't fail to entertain, enthral and motivate…”
“…hilarious and heart-warming…”
“…inspiring, poignant and humorous…”
“…I laughed, I cried, and am proud of a man I have never met…”

Operation Ironman follows George Mahood’s hilarious and inspiring journey from a hospital bed to an Ironman triathlon. After major back surgery, George set himself the ultimate challenge –
a 2.4 mile swim,
a 112 mile bike ride,
and a 26.2 mile run,
all to be completed within 16 hours.
He couldn’t swim more than a length of front crawl, he had never ridden a proper road bike, he had not run further than 10k in 18 months... and he had never worn Lycra.
He had FOUR months to prepare.
Could he do it?

”...had me laughing from beginning to end...”
“...a strangely mesmerising read..."
“...loved the book - funny and engaging...”

George Mahood had a nice, comfortable life.

He had a job, a house, a wife and three kids. But he was stuck in a routine. Every day was the same and he felt that something was missing.

He then discovered that it was Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. The day after that was National Pillow Fight Day, and the day after that was Work Naked Day.

George realised the calendar is FULL of these quirky, weird, and wonderful celebrations. He realised that somebody somewhere had created these holidays, believing them to be important enough to warrant their own official day.

Surely, he should be more appreciative of their existence?

So… he decided to try and celebrate them all.

Follow George on his hilarious, life-changing adventure, as he tries to transform himself into a happier, more intelligent and well-rounded person.

It’s a rip-roaring, life-affirming, roller-coaster of a ride, where every day is a holiday.

“…tears fell regularly from my eyes from laughing so much…”

“…another brilliant read by George Mahood…”

“…reminds me of Bill Bryson…”

“…a must-read for all wannabe adventurers…”

“…brilliant writing yet again…”

“…hilarious read from beginning to end…”

Knee-deep in a swamp in the depths of the Bolivian jungle, hunting for anacondas in a pair of sandals, it occurred to George that perhaps he should have booked that all-inclusive honeymoon to the Maldives after all.

Join George and Rachel on their hilarious and action-packed journey through the wilds of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, as they climb volcanoes, fish for piranhas, trek through the Amazon rainforest, take death-defying bus rides, sample some of the continent’s strangest delicacies, and try to get to Machu Picchu.

Armed only with a basic knowledge of Spanish, small backpacks, and bags of enthusiasm, George and Rachel’s honeymoon ended up being a more life-changing adventure than either of them could ever have anticipated.

**George Mahood's books can be read in any order**

“…exceptionally entertaining writing…”
“…George is genuinely hilarious…”
“…everything you could want in a travel memoir and more…”
“…hilarious, cringe-worthy and totally chaotic. A brilliant read…”
“…amusing, informative and heart-warming…”
“…I laughed out loud throughout…”
“…I learned more about our great US of A from this BRITISH author than I did in history class…”

Two Brits, George and Mark, set off from New York City to explore the back roads of America. In this calamity-ridden travel tale, George sets out in true clichéd fashion to discover the real America.

Throw in plenty of run-ins with the police, rapidly dwindling finances and Josephine – the worst car in the world - and you have all the ingredients for a classic American road trip. Will George and Mark make it all the way to California?

And then there is Rachel, George’s girlfriend, left back in England. Would travelling to the United States without her turn out to be the stupidest decision he had ever made?

**THE AMAZON #1 HUMOUR AND #1 TRAVEL BESTSELLER**

"...spent last night laughing so much my coffee came out my eyes..."
"...this book is quite simply the best I've read in years..."
"...a completely bonkers challenge and a brilliantly funny read, I couldn't put it down..."
"...it reminded me of some of Danny Wallace and Dave Gorman's best bits..."
"...this wonderful story had me crying with laughter more often than not..."
"...inspiring, uplifting, need I say more? Quite brilliant..."
"...funny, totally engrossing and actually quite moving..."
"...one of the most heart-warming, genuinely funny books I have read in a long time..."
"...not many books keep me up 'till 4am, endangering my marriage in the process... Read it now..."
"...for the price of half a pint of beer you'll fill at least 4 pint glasses with tears of laughter..."

The plan is simple. George and Ben have three weeks to cycle 1000 miles from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland. There is just one small problem… they have no bikes, no clothes, no food and no money. Setting off in just a pair of Union Jack boxer shorts, they attempt to rely on the generosity of the British public for everything from food to accommodation, clothes to shoes, and bikes to beer.

During the most hilarious adventure, George and Ben encounter some of Great Britain's most eccentric and extraordinary characters and find themselves in the most ridiculous situations. Free Country is guaranteed to make you laugh (you may even shed a tear). It will restore your faith in humanity and leave you with a big smile on your face and a warm feeling inside.