Spectacular Real Life Adventure Read
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What can be said that already isn't known? GREAT READ if your into a real life adventure story. Reads betetr than the movie although the movie was good as well.
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Fascinating and intriguing adventure that makes the reader feel like he/she is living in the time and places described by the author. Amazingly authentic and accurate details give his writing a very realistic background for his story. Once into the first few pages, you will not want to put it down. Easily could be the basis for a good motion picture.
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I read this book in nearly its entirety on a flight home from NY. What a compelling can't-put-down read! I HIGHLY recommend it! This book contains fictionalized tales of real life experiences that humans have gotten themselves into when pushing themselves to the limits in the dangerous outdoors. There are chapters on hypothermia, heat stroke, dehydration, falling, drowning, high altitude sickness, avalanche, scurvy (a particularly nasty chapter), predators, malaria, and the bends. It's one of those extremely rare books that really make you appreciate the comfort of sitting in those cramped, poorly designed aircraft chairs.
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I was immediately transported to another world by this author, one that I am not familiar with, yet it was exciting and profoundly addicting. The high-energy 1970s, drugs, boats, women, booze, great fashion, and adventure to be had....what a picture Sprague paints even in the first few pages, a world that we can now only understand through this medium of storytelling. Not only was the writing rich and intoxicating to experience, but the plot was epic and engaging, and considering my investment in the characters and environment almost immediately, there was no way to avoid falling into the depths of this book. It seemed like a modern fairy tale, an unbelievable adventure for normal (and extraordinary) people who were looking for some fun. What the readers got instead was a fast-paced ride through more narrow escapes and harrowing, page flipping tension than one man can handle! I liked that despite the apparent peaceful nature of the cover of this book, the material inside is anything but, so put on your seat belt, grab your scuba gear, and spend a few afternoons losing yourself in Sprague's book - you won't regret it.
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This book has magnificent adventure and I could read it so clearly that I thought I was there! Five stars for sure!
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A friend loaned my husband and me this book to read on the road.  We accepted because I was aquainted with Ed and Bernie going back to 1972 in our small Oregon town.  My husband,Bob,loves anything nautical. I read to him as we go down the highway.  From the first paragraph we were hooked and found it difficult to wait for the next trip so we could read some more. I am not as adventerous as ed,  Bernie or Bob but I found this account so exciting and daring that I almost wanted to buy a sailboat and head out to sea.  This is one of those books that you hate to see come to an end.  It would make a terrific movie. Be prepared to laugh and even cry.  It,s a very impressive journey.
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What a story! Real life amazing adventures that will leave you breathless. I've often romanticized about exploring jungles and ancient ruins. This book may have cured me with the consequences of being in such remote areas. As a bonus, scary predictions for the future of mankind! Highly recommend this book.
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I ordered this book on a whim.  It's not usually my sort of fare but Callahan had me from the start and I had a hard time putting it down.  Day by day, struggle by struggle, every new experience gave you either a sense of tremendous triumph or total despair.  I was rooting for Callahan through out the book.  I caught my self laughing out loud several times and twitching my feet nervously at others.

Steven Callahan did one of the best jobs in all of adventure writing at bringing the reader into his little life-raft world.  It was amazing to see an entire eco-system develop around his orange raft and how he interacted with it.

Truly an amazing book and an amazing journey.  Be forewarned, you'll feel lost at sea with Callahan!
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One of the best adventure stories I've read in a long time.  Edie's amazing journey of faith, trust and sheer determination to complete the almost impossible trek, and without a few important organs!, made this a nail bitter for me.  Half way through the book, she dives into the Baja Mexico segment of the El Camino Real and it is just filled with history, snap shots of way of life there, and lessons she has learned along the trail.  One is sure to complete this book with more hope to tackle anything that comes your way.  And also must good lessons on camping and hiking.  But more importantly, good lessons on living!  Thank you Edie's for sharing your amazing journey in this book.
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This true story is one marvelous adventure after another. This couple grabbed life by the horns and lived it!..Dr. Lemaire retired early and he and his wife set off on the adventure of their dreams-world travel while serving in the medical field. He vividly describes everything they saw and did from camping and kayaking in Alaska to marvelous unspoiled beaches with seafood bounties of all kinds to medical experiences and issues in and out of the hospitals. This book will make you think more than twice about living like a couch potato. This story is well written and very entertaining.
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Roger's writing style is captivating.  I could not put it down.  I now look forward to Part 2.  His tone is conversational and easy to read while his humorous take on his experiences, very engaging.  His "first serious indoctrination to the wrath of the sea" on Frenchman's Bay describes so well his tenacity and faith that propelled him forward, bringing him and his family through this extraordinary adventure.  This is an excellent read and I highly recommend this book.
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Written by my wife who read the book:
This book was so much more than I expected.  When you hear that someone has taken the road less traveled, even when you are one of those people too, you never know what to expect from them.  Being a member of a full time traveling family myself, there was so much I personally related to in the experiences of the Ridgley family.  If you're not a traveler, even better, because Ridgley paints a humorous and realistic picture of what it's like to travel the world with kids.  The first part of this book had me roaring with laughter and nodding my head in agreement at the adventures and discoveries of the Ridgleys as they traveled through Europe.  The second part of the book had me gasping in fear and on the edge of my seat as they battled for survival.  I read this book cover to cover in a day.  I couldn't put it down and I anxiously await the sequel.  Buy this book and be swept away with the adventures of an ordinary family living a life that's anything but.
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Gail Storey is not afraid to write sentences that are, by turn, witty, deep, thrilling, lyrical, and page-turning -- sometimes all in the same paragraph! -- as she tells the tale of her life-altering trek on the PCT with her husband, Porter (an apt name for a patient man who carries an increasingly heavy load). You feel you're there by her side as she encounters all the facets of the hike -- both internal and external -- because she doesn't hold back on any level. If you've ever thought of embarking on an adventure as great as tramping thousands of miles through all sorts of challenging terrain, this tale will either inspire and motivate you (if she can do it, anyone can!) or make you glad that you can just read about it from the comfort of your armchair and be entertained by someone else's moving, difficult, and ultimately magical experience. Read this book -- I promise you won't suffer!
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This book is a page-turner from start to finish.  The author simply takes you away with him on this adventure.  That's how involved and caught up I became as this amazing and exciting story unfolded.  It is told through the eyes of a man on a quest for (what might be, but I rather doubt) his final "big" life adventure complete with the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual lessons, challenges and wisdom inherent in all great adventures.  It is told through the eyes of a father proudly watching the deepening development of his son's character; the eyes of a loving husband supporting his wife from a distance and gratefully acknowledging and accepting her precious gift of his year at sea; the eyes of a son and son-in-law facing the aging and loss of dearly loved parents; and finally, through the eyes of a true sailor and storyteller.  It doesn't get much better than that!
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This author has painted a vivid picture of time and place.  It is a gripping tale of both adventure and relationships.
Very taut and very moving.
The descriptions of flight maneuvers in tight circumstances almost made me sweat and certainly gave me
a new appreciation for the skill and for the unfathomable courage of those who serve our country in the air.
This book seems well positioned for a sequel and I would really look forward to reading it.  The characters were
well developed and I was sorry when the read was over.
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If you want the adventure of a lifetime, Khyber Knights is a must read!

Not only do you see the beauty of Pakistan's panoramic countryside, you're also caught up in conflicts so intense that you are relieved when you and the author ride on.  My father, Marshal Ralph Hooker, was an equestrian explorer and one of the Founding Members of The Long Riders' Guild.  He would have loved to accompany CuChullaine on this amazing journey.  Don't miss this one.
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An amazing adventure - this will hold your attention from the first word to the last. Well constructed, well written, very believable characters - I gave this book to my wife thinking how improbable it would be for her to read it, especially on a flight to Hawaii. She did, and she still raves about it.
Read it - you won't regret it!