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The Meaning of Life According to Bikers: The Biker Book for Charity

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Motorcycle riders from all walks of life ― from Main Street to Wall Street, Hollywood to Washington, D.C.― are invited to peel back their “badass” masks and answer one simple question: what is the meaning of life?

Read the great writeup on The Biker Book for Charity in the 2021 #5 Issue of Florida Ride or Die Magazine. (download just the article as a pdf here)

Louise Lewis featured in Kelo local news (August 2020)
Book featuring bikers helps give money to Children’s Miracle Network

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Louise Lewis wrote the book The Meaning of Life According to Bikers by traveling to different motorcycle rallies like the one in Sturgis and asking bikers of all different walks of life one question: What is the meaning of life?

Now that the book is finished, she’s taking it on what she calls a Children’s Hospital Donation Tour, and her latest stop was Sioux Falls, where she donated $1,000 to Children’s Miracle Network.

“The book was born at the children’s hospital where I used to volunteer. Christmas 2006, the hospital has asked for volunteers to help the children attend the annual HOG Chapter Toy Run. That day I had the honor of witnessing an interaction between a sick little boy and a ‘biker dude’ as the kids call their riders. That moment was so touching that it brought me to tears and as I’m wiping away my tears I hear God say, ‘your next book is on bikers,’” author Louise Lewis said.

Lewis, who is from California, says she’s not a writer, but she grabbed a camera after that and started asking riders that question. Children’s Miracle Network received her second donation of her tour.

The January 2019 issue of American Motorcyclist included The Meaning of Life According to Bikers on page 26 of the street edition. The online version can be found here: American Motorcyclist Winter Reading List

Wing World Magazine honors The Biker Book for Charity by including it in its round up article, “Biking Books by Women“, Nov. 2019 issue.

Interviews

– Book participant Richard Myers, Kansas State University president and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shares his love of motorcycles. Read the interview online at The Collegian website.

– Interview with Louise on Houma Today: New book explores the meaning of life for charity

– Learn The Meaning of Life According to Bikers‘ backstory in Louise’s own words in this interview with Phoenix In Canada.

Book Reviews

– Busted Knuckles Chronicles
Featured Book Review by Renee “Belt Drive Betty”, May 2019

“Louise Lewis had this brilliant and inspired idea to get riders from every walk of like, the famous, the infamous and everyone in between, to talk about their philosophy and approach to life. As a result, “The Meaning of Life According to Bikers” is without a doubt, one of the most inspirational books you could ever hope to read.”
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– Ultimate Motorcycling
Rider’s Library—The Meaning of Life According to Bikers, Ultimate Motorcycling, Mar. 2019

“Enlivened with dozens of images of many of the contributors to the book, it is a fascinating work that reveals core truths and attitudes that make bikers—or motorcyclists, if you prefer—a uniquely giving, unselfish part of humanity unified by their love of the freedom of the open road; and their powerful caring toward others.”
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– AZ Rider Motorcycle News
The May 2019 issue of AZ Rider Motorcycle News reviewed The Meaning of Life According to Bikers on page 5.

“The photography is outstanding; a combination of candids and portraits intended to capture the essence of the people who are speaking … The project of creating {and now promoting} this book has been Louise’s ‘Meaning of Life’ since 2002. That’s a lot of dedication! From what we see, her time, energy, and effort have been well spent.”
For the full book review, click here. For the full May issue, click here.

– TotalMotorcycle.com
Review by Carrie Leaverton, May 2019

“It’s awe inspiring and motivating … Upon first look, The Meaning of Life According to Bikers is a saddlebag sized coffee table book. It’s a handsome, rugged hardback full of portraits, artwork, insightful quotes and statements from motorcycle enthusiasts. Louise put together an impressive collection of all sorts of people, including musicians, celebrities, motorcycle manufacturers and just regular people who share the love of motorcycling … Whoever you are, whatever you do, Louise has found another rider who shares your passion, your voice, your insight. You and me, we are both in this book.”
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– Motorcycle Times
Book Review in the July/August 2019 issue

“I’ll admit I almost did not open the email from Louise Lewis. Yet something held me there just a little longer. I’ve been trying to hone my skills of listening for the whispers, seeing the signs and being in touch with happenings so yeah. Because I felt all this I opened it. I am very glad I did.

This book isn’t what you might expect while also being exactly what you do expect. Or vice versa. A bunch of bikers sharing their insights about their own particular school of hard knocks? Yet it is.

The story itself about how the book came to be was heavy and moving at the same time for me. Yes it moved me so I made the commitment to read a little bit every day! However, you likely will not be expecting the width and depth of the comments these bikers share. And yet it is a very easy read. It’s really only as heavy as you make it. Just like your life. Cool huh?

The comments come from all walks of life, no big surprise right? But many are celebrities who ride and they share too.

You know by now where this is going. It’s a great book that’s been around a little while. If you haven’t yet read it, get one and do it. I’m betting you’ll like it a lot too.”

– HardRider Motorcycle Magazine
Book Review by Alan Arthur, April 2019

“Just read a great book by a fantastic author…Louise Lewis. This is such an easy book to read with page after page of feedback from people that ride motorcycles and why. To be honest, I couldn’t put this book down. It was great to read other riders points of view on what makes getting out for a ride so special. Friends, family and business associates wonder what is the connection or big deal. Well this book talks about that with many points of views from all kinds of riders. It was very interesting to hear what other riders had to say. The book is affordable and a 10 year commitment from writer Louise Lewis. I think every biker could use having a book like this sitting around to explain to friends and family the reason why you ride.”

– Amazon.com
You may be surprised at what you find inside…
By Jay Blanchard
October 9, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars

“…the hearts and minds of those who we affectionately call “bikers”.

In a world where we so often do judge the book by its cover it is both refreshing and needed to peel back the layers and look at each other more deeply. Ms. Lewis offers us the chance to do just that with a very unique, colorful and sometimes scary group.

In these pages you will find possibly the most charitable group of people you will ever know, ranging from movie and television stars, to business owners to those just along for the ride. People who view life from the road and place more importance on brotherhood (and sisterhood) than they do on themselves. It is an interesting point of view.

I’ll be leaving this book out on my coffee table for years to come, picking it up when I need a bit of inspiration, or comfort, or a laugh or two. The Meaning of Life According to Bikers could well be something like spiritual motorcycle maintenance for all of us….even if you’ve never ridden at all.”

– Amazon.com
Inspiration from behind the handlebars!
By Ron Gaffney
October 9, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars

“An inspirational peek into the hearts and minds of probably the most generous group you will ever find. The introduction about the little sick boy and the broker dude accurately reflects the emotions felt when we do these charity runs. Great photos of bikers from the mechanic to the megastar. Guess you could tell I really liked the book. I see Christmas gifts in the future.”

– Amazon.com
Thought provoking book to open people’s eyes!
By Christine C
November 4, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars

Beautiful book that shows the heart and soul of the biker community. It is also a great book to start conversations.

– Amazon.com
Excellent book.
By DB
November 11, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars

A very good read for a worthwhile charity. My quote was included along with many great Americans. Buy it. No disappointments here.

– Amazon.com
Awesome Book
By Paul Torch Resent
November 11, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome Book