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Ladataan... Amazon Extreme: Three Ordinary Guys, One Rubber Raft and the Most Dangerous River on EarthTekijä: Colin Angus
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Kirjaudu LibraryThingiin nähdäksesi, pidätkö tästä kirjasta vai et. Ei tämänhetkisiä Keskustelu-viestiketjuja tästä kirjasta. This is an action packed booked full of surprises and one adrenaline rush after another, including countless raging rapids, scarce food and clean water, and even Shining Path guerrillas. I love how it is written in diary form, and although the writing itself is not fantastic, the honesty and lack of boasting makes it an enjoyable read. What I found most fascinating was the low budget of only $10, 000 for the whole 5 month adventure, showing that it was the sheer determination and sense of adventure of these 3 young men that made the trip possible. It is an inspiring read and sure to appeal to young adults. For the past several years, real-life adventure books have enjoyed a surge in popularity, a trend fueled in part by the best-selling success of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air (1997), a riveting account of a disastrous Mount Everest expedition. Amazon Extreme follows in this tradition by relating the efforts of three young men to raft the entire length of the Amazon River. Written in diary format, the book chronicles the 150-day journey, with accompanying injuries, illnesses, and other brushes with danger. Unfortunately, Amazon Extreme never captures the aura of excitement that Into Thin Air so effortlessly achieved. This may be due to the fact that Krakauer is himself a professional writer, while Colin Angus is not; Amazon Extreme was likely written primarily by the co-author, who did not actually participate in the expedition. The result seems contrived, particularly when the narrative transitions, somewhat less than gracefully, from the expedition events to reflections on Angus’s life and family. And, to be frank, the book is simply a bit dull. Understandably, the three rafters swing between exhausted discouragement and unexpected elation, but after the twentieth time it becomes difficult for the reader to share in those feelings. ei arvosteluja | lisää arvostelu
The true story of three enthusiastic (but inexperienced) adventurers who attempt to become the first team to raft the entire length of the Amazon River-all 4,007 miles--and (barely) live to tell about it. To a trio of twenty-something adrenaline junkies, it sounded like an irresistible challenge: tackle the Amazon with nothing more than a rubber raft between them and fate. But when Colin Angus, Ben Kozel, and Scott Borthwick embarked on their fantastic voyage in September 1999, just climbing to the river's source nearly killed them. Beginning with the dehydration that nearly did the adventurers in as they hiked the Andes to the river's source, Amazon Extreme is a breathtaking account of the daily challenges, dangers, and triumphs experienced over the course of this five-month expedition. With no money to speak of and inaccurate, fifty-year-old maps to guide them, this intrepid trio manages to persevere through violent rapids, guerilla gunfire, mosquito-infested drinking water, and numerous bouts of sickness. But in spite of several near-death experiences, including one particularly terrifying moment when their raft is toppled in the raging white water, Angus's crew finds a reverence for the compelling beauty that makes this region so renowned. Amidst the hardship are moments of pure pleasure, from graceful dolphins and lush forests to the intriguing, gracious people who've made their homes along the riverbank. An inspiring tale of courage and exploration, this is the story of three guys who truly went off the deep end, and one who came back to write a riveting recollection of it. Kirjastojen kuvailuja ei löytynyt. |
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It's a pretty quick read, but packed with lots of adventure, I highly recommend. ( )