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Alastair Humphreys: There Are Other Rivers (2011, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform) 5 stars

Review of 'There Are Other Rivers' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

This is a beautiful book that I would recommend to any introspective person who loves adventure (reading or doing). It's a quick read and organized thematically more than chronologically. In the chapter "Struggle", I started to worry that the author was getting a little too precious about his own experience...and then the narrative changed in a completely unexpected way that blew my concerns apart. The end is multi-stage and poetic. I just loved it!

Muriel Barbery: The Elegance of the Hedgehog 3 stars

The Elegance of the Hedgehog (French: L'Élégance du hérisson) is a novel by the French …

Review of 'The Elegance of the Hedgehog' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Takes some patience to get thru initial sections but the payoff is big, especially if you love Japanese culture as I do. I've listened to the audiobook multiple times and certain parts still make me laugh or tear up (so moving).

Candice Millard: The River of Doubt (2006, Broadway) 4 stars

At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, The River of Doubt …

Review of 'The River of Doubt' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

One of my favorite books! Adventure, history, politics, project management (or lack thereof), flora, fauna, anthropology, science, love, friendship, team dynamics.