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Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration
Sara Dykman
3.73 AVERAGE
181 reviews for:
Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration
Sara Dykman
3.73 AVERAGE
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A combination of adventure and conservation. A much read for monarch lovers, conservationists, and souls that crave unique adventures. I loved every moment and enjoyed learning more about the butterflies I so adore.
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Great adventure memoir with a touch of science thrown in. I learned quite a bit about the monarch butterflies from this. If Sara Dykman ever needs a place to stay, she has a place wherever she goes.
A fun and informative read. I enjoyed Sara's writing style. She gave just enough details of her day to day travel to paint a picture in my mind while never letting it drag on needlessly. I learned so much about Monarchs, international and cross country travel. I am inspired to be sure to plant native plants. It was a wonderful read. I have great admiration and respect for Sara's journey and message. We need to do better for our planet which will be better for all of us.
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*Full disclosure - I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher, Timber Press in exchange for an honest review.*
One of my favorite books of the year! Dykman does an excellent job of telling the unique account of her daring trip following the monarch butterfly migration through North America on bike.
Part travelogue, part adventure, it is 100% a love letter to nature. She somehow manages to convey the heartbreak and the hope that comes with being an advocate for wildlife in our precarious world.
Her passion, intelligence and dedication leap off the page. Her writing was so straightforward yet also very poetic. I felt like I had accompanying her on the trip. her words painted vivid pictures in my mind of blue skies, orange wings, multi-colored milkweed blooms.
I especially appreciated that she she succeeded in the amazing feat of riding a bike from Mexico, to the U.S., to Canada, and then all the way back to Mexico again. As an everyday bike rider, I am beyond impressed and it was great to hear her talk about the best and worst parts of biking. I very much related to her musings on cycling.
Also- I enjoyed how she touched on what it was like to ride solo as a woman, and how she was discouraged by many people from doing so because it was 'dangerous' yet most of the people and situations that she encountered were friendly. She didn't let fear-mongering get in her way. She was smart about risks and made good choices along the way.
Lastly but definitely not least important, I'm SO glad Dykman linked the plight of the migrating monarchs to the pro-immigrant & refugee rights movements. It was a vitally important issue to connect, so much so that I don't think I would have enjoyed the book as much if she hadn't included it.
I would highly recommend this book to readers interested in the environment, bikes, adventure, popular science, non-fiction, travel and memoirs authored by women.
One of my favorite books of the year! Dykman does an excellent job of telling the unique account of her daring trip following the monarch butterfly migration through North America on bike.
Part travelogue, part adventure, it is 100% a love letter to nature. She somehow manages to convey the heartbreak and the hope that comes with being an advocate for wildlife in our precarious world.
Her passion, intelligence and dedication leap off the page. Her writing was so straightforward yet also very poetic. I felt like I had accompanying her on the trip. her words painted vivid pictures in my mind of blue skies, orange wings, multi-colored milkweed blooms.
I especially appreciated that she she succeeded in the amazing feat of riding a bike from Mexico, to the U.S., to Canada, and then all the way back to Mexico again. As an everyday bike rider, I am beyond impressed and it was great to hear her talk about the best and worst parts of biking. I very much related to her musings on cycling.
Also- I enjoyed how she touched on what it was like to ride solo as a woman, and how she was discouraged by many people from doing so because it was 'dangerous' yet most of the people and situations that she encountered were friendly. She didn't let fear-mongering get in her way. She was smart about risks and made good choices along the way.
Lastly but definitely not least important, I'm SO glad Dykman linked the plight of the migrating monarchs to the pro-immigrant & refugee rights movements. It was a vitally important issue to connect, so much so that I don't think I would have enjoyed the book as much if she hadn't included it.
I would highly recommend this book to readers interested in the environment, bikes, adventure, popular science, non-fiction, travel and memoirs authored by women.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!
It took me a little bit to get into this book--I liked it better once Dykman hit the road--but this was a great story of an amazing bicycle trip, with lots of information on monarchs and the people who care for them along the way. I enjoyed this very much!
It took me a little bit to get into this book--I liked it better once Dykman hit the road--but this was a great story of an amazing bicycle trip, with lots of information on monarchs and the people who care for them along the way. I enjoyed this very much!