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4.02 AVERAGE
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In the first part of the book, I was ready to give it 3 stars. My biggest issue with the #vanlife crew and this book is that the key to dismantling the problems of the American dream is not everyone abandoning their 9-5 in favor of traveling and content creation. Obviously, that’s not realistic and ideal for every person. There is nothing wrong with desiring security and safety for yourself. Restfulness and finding beauty in the ordinary are a mindset, not a geographical reality. This was my initial impression.
But as her story continued, her stark words about why she sought a life so unstable and free found a perch in my soul, landing with the half of me that wants to leave it all behind and pursue a life on the road. In her description of landscapes, she uses just enough detail to allow you to see it in your mind, but not so much as to come off as grandiose. I never thought to define a sunrise as “melted pink,” but it’s so accurate. Her story moved me to tears in a way a memoir hasn’t in a hot minute.
“ I suppose that’s all childhood is really, just a series of little things that feel safe.”
I am taking one star away because I take serious issue with her comparison of Aron Ralston and Butch Cassidy. She says that both of them knew that in the backcountry no one was coming to save them. However, this romanticizes the poor decisions and planning made by Ralston, who had not told anyone where he was going, and when he should be back. She also says the West has long since been won. Anyone who grew up out here knows that’s not really true and that planning and preparedness may assure your safety and the safety of others. Her stories from slot canyons reveal the issues with so many people who do not plan properly and thus potentially endanger the lives of rescue crews.
Although I took issue with a few things in her book, I will undoubtedly be reading her next memoir!
But as her story continued, her stark words about why she sought a life so unstable and free found a perch in my soul, landing with the half of me that wants to leave it all behind and pursue a life on the road. In her description of landscapes, she uses just enough detail to allow you to see it in your mind, but not so much as to come off as grandiose. I never thought to define a sunrise as “melted pink,” but it’s so accurate. Her story moved me to tears in a way a memoir hasn’t in a hot minute.
“ I suppose that’s all childhood is really, just a series of little things that feel safe.”
I am taking one star away because I take serious issue with her comparison of Aron Ralston and Butch Cassidy. She says that both of them knew that in the backcountry no one was coming to save them. However, this romanticizes the poor decisions and planning made by Ralston, who had not told anyone where he was going, and when he should be back. She also says the West has long since been won. Anyone who grew up out here knows that’s not really true and that planning and preparedness may assure your safety and the safety of others. Her stories from slot canyons reveal the issues with so many people who do not plan properly and thus potentially endanger the lives of rescue crews.
Although I took issue with a few things in her book, I will undoubtedly be reading her next memoir!
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced