I am delighted to share with you this wonderful review of my new book, Building The Beast: How (Not) To Build An Overland Camper by D.G. Kaye, herself a distinguished memoirist, who chose my book for her Sunday Book Review.
“This book is an incredible read. It may be called Building The Beast, but this is so much more than the build, and so far away from a ‘how-to’ manual. This is a memoir about the author and her husband and their big dream to build a roadworthy mobile home to travel and live in. It is wonderfully written with rich descriptions about their retirement dream and every single obstacle they encountered from searching for the right vehicle to the many trials and tribulations they faced on the way to the build. Click HERE to read the rest of D.G. Kaye’s review, or follow the link below.
It is rather timely, since today, 1st July 2024, is our three year Beastversary – we have been touring in The Beast since 1st July 2021. You can check out our adventures on my Truckin’ About page.
Other Reviews
Did I mention, Building The Beast has also been awarded a Readers’ Favorite 5* Seal?! Click HERE to read the Readers’ Favorite review.
Award-Winning Author Valerie Poore also reviewed an advance copy of Building The Beast and shared her five star review on her excellent blog, Marvellous Memoirs Reviews and links.
“Written with lively wit and understated humour…A great read, as always and I look forward to more of their adventures.”
Valerie Poore, Award-Winning Author
Read Valerie’s full review of Building The Beast HERE.
I have also launched a brand new dedicated author website, JacquelineLambert.co.uk where you can get book news, writing tips, and later this week, find out how a horse influenced my literary career! Sign up to make sure you never miss an update.


That’s a fabulous book review by D.G. Kaye. Congratulations, Jackie! “Building the Beast” certainly sounds like a well written and entertaining read. 🙂
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Thank you, Nancy. One of my other reviews said the book was ‘well edited’. Praise indeed 🙂
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Congratulations on the fabulous review and author website too. Well done to you.
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Thank you Glenys. I thought it was about time I did the author website thing. Although keeping up two websites should be fun!
Thank you for reading and for your kind words. xx
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Hi Jackie. Thanks so much for sharing my review here. A great read! ❤
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My absolute pleasure – thank you so much for your kind words. 🙂
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Hugs ❤
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It is certainly a great and intriguing review by Debby and I am looking forward to reading this book.
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Thank you very much, Thomas. I hope you enjoy it when you do get around to reading Building The Beast! 🙂
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I am sure I will. Thank you.
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Happy Beastaversary 🥳❤️
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Thank you so much, Donna! 🙂
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What a terrific review and very well deserved too, Happy Beastversity to you both. Best wishes for many more years of happy travels.Rebecca x
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Thank you so much! xx
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I read Debby’s review yesterday and it was wonderful. A great share, Jackie, and I’m glad you pointed out your “Truckin’ About” page. I’m headed their next. 🙂 Congrats on all the wonderful reviews and the Reader’s Choice 5-stars!
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Thank you so much, Diana, and thank you for sharing your review, which I shall publicise shortly!
I hope you enjoy truckin’ about with us! 🙂
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