Reviews:
“Their adventures together are funny, poignant and life-changing…” David Enticott, The Sunday Age
“Inviting his readers into their adventure, Foyster often addresses us directly. This, with observations and reflections about our world offered with self-deprecating humour, makes this book an utter treat. Verdict: possibly life-changing.” Cheryl Jorgensen, The Courier Mail
“Narrating their journey in a lighthearted way, the reams of information Greg relays are nicely balanced by the eccentric characters the couple meet…an informative text that’s an accessible read – the stories throughout the journey are inspiring, and never overwhelming…” Readings Monthly
“This engaging memoir explores green initiatives including the concept of “voluntary simplicity”; communal housing and local and seasonal produce.” Thuy On, The Age & The Sydney Morning Herald
“This book achieves the challenging task of being eminently readable and ethically deep, and every few pages Greg’s sharp sense of humour produces genuine ‘laugh out loud’ moments.” Dr Samuel Alexander, The Simplicity Institute
“He’s not exactly Bear Grylls, which is what makes his tale so fascinating and funny.” Jonty Bell, Smith Journal
“From suburban greenie to permaculture guru; from co-housing projects to a solitary figure walking the roads with a swag on his back; from suburban gardening to dumpster diving; and from vegetarianism to eating roadkill, this book covers as much lifestyle territory as Greg and Sophie cover in distance on their bikes….It’s written in a self-deprecating style that will often have you smiling to yourself.” John Knox, ReNew magazine
“Changing Gears is the endearing story of a man who looks at himself squarely and, reassessing what is really important, disconnects from a culture that seems complacent with being nudged into ‘normalcy’.” Green Lifestyle
“…what comes through is Foyster’s sharp, intelligent analysis of alternatives to the consumer culture of work/earn/spend that provides a hopeful blueprint for a saner way of living.” Slow Magazine
“Tone is all-important in a book like this and Foyster has done very well not to hector the reader. Changing Gears is informative without being overwhelming, and pensive without being ponderous. (It’s also quietly and self-effacingly humourous.)” Vin Maskell
“It was honest, it was engaging, funny, made me think, and ultimately… damn inspiring.” cityhippyfarmgirl.com
Media:
“Off the Eaten Track”, feature cover story, The Border Mail, November 2, 2013.
Interview with Crikey, October 25, 2013.
Extract on the Wheeler Centre website, October 7, 2013.
Interviews on ABC Ballarat, North-East (Albury), Bendigo, Canberra and South-East NSW (Bega).
“Ride and Seek”, The Weekly Times, October 2, 2013.
“Watching the Wheels”, feature story, The Big Issue, September 27-October 10.
“On your bike for a change of gear”, MX, September 24, 2013.
“Journey to a better life”, Geelong Advertiser, September 17, 2013.
Q & A with Everguide, September 18, 2013.
Interview with Libbi Gorr, ABC 774 Melbourne, September 15, 2013.
Interviews with ABC radio Gold Coast, Brisbane and Adelaide.
Interview with Natasha Mitchell, Life Matters, ABC Radio National, September 10, 2013.
Detour with Jacinta Parsons, RRR Radio, September 11, 2013. (From 1:40:15)
“Australians are not doing it tough”, Eureka Street, September 1, 2013.
“Changing Gears”, Sydney Morning Herald & The Age, August 28, 2013.
“Top 100″ The Age Melbourne Magazine 2012.
“Living Simple Life”, Bega District News, August 7, 2012.
“Doing the Legwork”, Smith Journal, September 2012 issue.
“Seeking a Simple Life”, The Age/Sydney Morning Herald/Canberra Times, July 8, 2012.
Where to buy:
Some copies of the book are still available in Dymocks stores and independent bookstores (check the travel section or memoir section), but you’re better off picking it up online at one of the following sites: