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FEARLESS: ONE WOMAN, ONE KAYAK, ONE CONTINENT PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Joe Glickman | 224 pages | 24 Jan 2012 | ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD | 9780762772872 | English | Old Saybrook, United States Fearless: One Woman, One Kayak, One Continent PDF Book She ignored repeated warnings from people far more experienced than her about the dangers she would face. It is not an Eat Pray Love-athon, but more so, a true story about a woman who decided what she wanted to do, connected all the dots to do so, and then set out and proved to many nay-sayers that she could do it. Speaking as a uncoordinated, somewhat clumsy guy, I find this easy to admire but hard to relate to. Is her personality awful, yes! Or use the comment section at the bottom of this page to add comments. On August 13, , she reached the summit, becoming the first woman to climb both peaks without supplemental oxygen. Read more About Joe Glickman. In German kayaker Freya Hoffmeister completed a day, 8,mile solo, unsupported paddle around Australia. Mar 20, David Barnes rated it it was amazing. Retrieved 8 December And here I am all thinking I'd like to kayak across our local lake Trivia About Fearless: One Wom Buy This Book Here! Lists with This Book. Retrieved 15 December Here in the United States, it's football season. Why A Kayaking Website? The comparison will be interesting. While you won't likely want to offer to be Freya Hoffmeister's best friend, you will be amazed by this German woman's strength, perseverance, stubbornness, guts, and, and Paperback , pages. She's strong and she's brave. As journalist and expert kayaker Joe Glickman details the voyage of this Teutonic force of nature, he captures interminable days on the water and nights camped out on deserted islands; hair-raising encounters with crocs and great white sharks; and the daring mile open-ocean crossing that shaved three weeks off her trip. Aug 25, Chung-yee rated it liked it. Do not doubt: Joe Glickman is a funny man. The criticism sounded all over again. Otherwise it was pretty good. Sebastian River Launch. I am a sea kayaker and write about the topic. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Her list of accomplishments in this area led her to the subject of this book, the solo, unsupported circumnavigation of Australia. It is a journey that would take her almost a year and pit her against nature and the nay saying of most of the experts in the world of Kayaking. Fearless: One Woman, One Kayak, One Continent Writer The New Zealand Press. John Dowd. She gave up the danger of jumping out of airplanes for the more sedate sport of sea kayaking. Retrieved 20 December And so she did. Apr 12, Lorra Fae rated it really liked it. Joe Glickman. The subject of "Fearless" is a self-absorbed narcissist. Read more Marine Tracker Tracker Yachting, sailing, boating. And that's in her kayak. And face them she did, from giant crocodiles to great white sharks to sea snakes. This short book feels more like an extended feature article for Outside magazine, and Glickman has written for them. Eventually I got into the story and used to Glickman's writing style. The Sydney Morning Herald. Freya Hoffmeister born 10 May is a German business owner and athlete who holds several sea kayaking endurance records. Do you have some comments to add to a book already reviewed here? She settled on long distance sea kayaking trips, challenging herself to complete them faster than anyone had done them before. Solo - a man, a kayak, an ocean - McAuley A. Is she beautiful, yes. A great read for paddlers and non-paddlers alike. But not content to simply paddle with the rest of us, Freya became a rolling expert, and in just three years was teaching, winning titles and giving demonstrations alongside the legendary Dubside. Feb 13, Kenno82 rated it liked it. Why A Kayaking Website? She planned not only to survive the 9,mile trip through huge, shark- infested seas, but to do it faster than the only other paddler who did it. Retrieved 15 December Author: Joe Glickman. Mar 20, David Barnes rated it it was amazing. Shelves: non-fiction , nature. It's a quick and easy read, made enjoyable by the author's wit and insightful contributions. Reading about her solitary journey held no deep spiritual or ex It isn't that the book wasn't well written, it is. Apr 15, Laurel rated it really liked it. Mar 07, Stephanie rated it really liked it Shelves: sports. Although author Joe Glickman painted a at times critical portrait of Freya, her flaws only make her a more int I devoured this book. Hoffmeister's Australian trip commenced from Queenscliff, Victoria on 18 January Fearless: One Woman, One Kayak, One Continent Reviews Download as PDF Printable version. Read more If you are a Snowbird, look here for information on paddling in Florida as you prepare for your winter visit. Do not doubt: Joe Glickman is a funny man. May 27, Molly rated it liked it Shelves: kindle-fire. Please leave this field empty: Please leave this field empty:. I found Freya's personality very interesting, if not warm and fuzzy. Average rating 3. Yachting, sailing, boating. Retrieved 13 January One has to admire this woman for her courage and mental strenght. Or use the comment section at the bottom of this page to add comments. Jan 10, Cynthia rated it really liked it. And so she did. And right now she is attempting to circumnavigate North America. As the story progressed, I found myself feeling sympathetic towards Freya, even sorry for her, as I sensed loneliness and a desperate need for attention combined with a conflicting need for privacy. Although author Joe Glickman painted a at times critical portrait of Freya, her flaws only make her a more interesting person and it makes an interesting book. Retrieved 15 December Archived from the original on 18 May It almost killed the legendary Paul Caffyn in the attempt. A gritty, no-holds-barred portrait of Freya Hoffmeister, the most accomplished— and controversial—sea kayaker in the world. In she completed a circumnavigation of Australia solo and unassisted, [1] becoming the first woman and only the second person to do so. Not a book I would have picked on my own, but my adventure loving daughter enjoyed this book so I read it too. Reading about her solitary journey held no deep spiritual or experiential lessons. It's a well-written remarkable example of human perseverance. He is a two-time member of the U. She planned not only to survive the 9,mile trip through huge, shark-infested seas, but to do it faster than the only other paddler who did it. And: - One of the main ingredients in urine is, in fact, ammonia, a disinfectant. There's no disputing the magnitude of what she's done. Feb 13, Kenno82 rated it liked it. I am hoping it was just a really dumb editing error an I really enjoyed this book about this unrelenting, positive, yet hard woman - her tenacity is inspiring. But she does not. Retrieved 30 December Fearless: One Woman, One Kayak, One Continent Read Online Views Read Edit View history. I couldn't put it down. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it. Paperback , pages. In she completed a circumnavigation of Australia solo and unassisted, [1] becoming the first woman and only the second person to do so. Freya Hoffmeister is a world-renowned expedition kayaker. I have created Yackman. I am a sea kayaker and write about the topic. Retrieved 10 December Other Editions 3. I devoured this book. The criticism sounded all over again. Retrieved 30 December Apr 12, Lorra Fae rated it really liked it. May 27, Molly rated it liked it Shelves: kindle-fire. So I suppose I can't fault her for being who she is. Categories : Living people births German female canoeists Kayakers. Enlarge cover. Freya never acknowledges fear or struggle or heart ache. Feb 13, Kenno82 rated it liked it. What an amazing accomplishment by Freya, I cannot even comprehend the enormity. ABC Kimberleys. The story, as told through Glickman, himself a kayaker, reveals how threatened the ol' boys kayaking network was of her feat but eventually grows into admiration. Link to Wikipedia. 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