A STORY THAT I DID NOT PUT IN THE BOOK

We had driven halfway through Germany from the very top of the country, heading to Munich after leaving Norway the night before. We only stopped for gas, a quick lunch, and traveled at speeds exceeding 100MPH. German Autobahn had no speed limit, so we were definitely making good time. First, we put gas in the Mustang then one of us...

CHARITABLE BUT DID NOT WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW

We had driven halfway through Germany from the very top of the country, heading to Munich after leaving Norway the night before. We only stopped for gas, a quick lunch, and traveled at speeds exceeding 100MPH. German Autobahn had no speed limit, so we were definitely making good time. First, we put gas in the Mustang then one of us...

I ALMOST GOT MARRIED AT 21- Thank God I DIDN’T!

I ALMOST GOT MARRIED AT 21- Thank God I DIDN'T! Yes, at 21 years, I was engaged to be married to my college sweetheart. I was infatuated, which made me blind to her faults. I was whatever she needed me  to be, fibbing, and playing dumb. I do not know if she read it in a...

Linda Ruback’s Review of my Book

In this debut novel, Travels With Maurice, Gary Orleck ( the Narrator), sets out on an amazing 3 month trip across Europe with his best friend.This story examines how moral quandaries, money issues, and life changing experiences can challenge both friendship and beliefs.A coming-of-age story, that is fun and easy to read, highlighting acceptance, world...

Author’s new book “Travels with Maurice” receives a warm literary

Digital Journal has honored me by featuring my book. It is such a privilege and makes me so happy to let you guys know about this. Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Non-Fiction – Memoir book “Travels with Maurice” by Gary  Orleck, currently available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09SSZ43YS. Readers’ Favorite is one of the largest book review...

Reader’s Favorite Review is Here :)

Reviewed by Joe Wisinski for Readers' Favorite "Gary L. Orleck is a fine writer who tells tale after tale of incidents that might be hard to believe if not for the captivating detail with which he writes, along with his obvious nostalgia."

5 stars for Travels with Maurice: An Outrageous Adventure in Europe in 1968 by @GOrleck #bookreview 

N.N. Light's Book Heaven's review of my book: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 Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous on...

Flora

She was born in Tehran, Iran, around 1940, to one of the wealthiest families in the world. Like most well-off young Iranian people, she wanted out of Iran, but her dad would not allow a single woman to leave independently. So she searched for a husband and picked a young, brash-up-and-coming lawyer from a middle-class family. It was...

Maurice had his eye on me. Here is another reason why he chose me

Well, it's my senior year at Babson College in Wellesley, Mass, and I guess my reputation has preceded me. The Drama club asks me if I would be their "scrounger" as they are making a movie to enter a contest to win a $10,000 scholarship to the winning school. It's run by the National Drama Organization with 20 other...

My Book Tour is Coming! Stay Tuned!

Hello Everyone! I am so excited to announce that my book tour is coming up very soon! 20 people have been kind enough to host my launch and spotlight my book. I will leave their links below on April 12th if you want to check them out! This is undoubtedly an exciting time for me,...