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Title: Tracks: A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1,700 Miles of Australian Outback (Vintage Departures) by Robyn Davidson ISBN: 0-679-76287-6 Publisher: Vintage Books USA Pub. Date: 01 June, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.29 (24 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: the outback, a faithful dog, 4 camels and aboriginal magic
Comment: There are few adventurous people that by-pass the luxury of their diesel-pushers to experience the likes of what Robyn Davidson embarks on as the challenge of a lifetime. That is precisely what makes this book so phenomenal.
Granted, this adventure took place in 1980, but the age of the event changes nothing of the experience.
Roughly structured, and for her reasons only, she embarks on a 1,700 mile trek across the outback to the ocean from Alice Springs. Her transportation? Camels!
The most fascianting part of this trip is she must learn about these amazing creatures from scratch. She moves to Alice Springs and sets forth to find those that are willing to teach her the camel business. Some of these teachers are of worthy content and impart essential knowledge. Robyn, however appears to be a natural with these animals, and a relationship with them developes that draws the reader into the story and through every foot of the trip. Her chosen camels have strong personalities. Her unique writing style capture their wonderful, quirky attitudes that lures the reader in a feeling of acquiantance. It is not difficult to feel her fondness of these creatures and her heartbreak when difficult times develope. Her sincere appreciation and love for the camels provides delightful distraction and imparts great humor and solice on her desert quest.
Special mention must be made to her best female friend, Diggity. This incredible dog was her lifeline and her mainstay through many trying days and nights in the bush. Diggity's personality was beautifully captured by Robyn's recollections and will tweak the heart of any dog lover.
Robyn's ability to bring the aboriginal people and outback to life as she treks across it's vastness is truly astounding. After I finished her book, I immediately went back to amazon.com and ordered every single book and reference she wrote. Her amazing zest and appreciation for the life in th outback of Australia was exhilarating. I urge you to read a truly moving, tear jerking, humorous, insightful and generally captivating novel that bespeaks of the ultimate travel experience one can ever hope to conjure. Thank you Robyn!!
Highly recommended for an enhanced reading experience:
_From Alice to Ocean; Alone Across the Outback_ photographed by Rick Smolan; with excerpts from Robyn Davidson's bestselling _Tracks_
Rating: 4
Summary: Infuriating woman, exciting adventure
Comment: I won't dwell on the inspiring story of a woman finding a new path in life, etc., as that has been well covered by other reviewers. This book was enjoyable, but not purely of the life-changing sort many other reviews note.
Robyn Davidson records the events of her journey with painful honesty. You will want to give her a hard slap and tell her to start acting like an adult. You will read of her many foolish actions and shake your head in disbelief. In most cases, she does not suffer greatly for her immaturity, but in the end, she pays dearly for one careless moment. It is that moment, towards the end of her adventure, which redeems this book from the genre of self-obsessed introspection.
You will not finish "Tracks" with any desire to relive her trip for yourself, but you will be glad she was took on the challenge.
Rating: 5
Summary: Fascinating story
Comment: It was few years ago. I was in college back home in Poland where I spent most of my time reading & dreaming about Down Under. When I grabbed the book from the library's shelf I knew that it will change my life forever.I've always wanted to go there and cross the country from north to south and east to west. Davidson's powerful story gave me a courage to realize that my dreams are likely to come true. Even though I made a stop in the United States, where I've been living over 2 years now, I'm on my way to the beautiful place, to my place, my idea fix - Australia. And if it wasn't for her personal struggle I woludn't even imagine myself going there. I'm on my way...
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Title: Desert Places by Robyn Davidson ISBN: 0140267972 Publisher: Penguin Books Pub. Date: 01 November, 1997 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: From Alice to Ocean: Alone Across the Outback by Robyn Davidson, Rick Smolan ISBN: 0201632160 Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub. Date: 01 December, 1994 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
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Title: The Flame of Adventure by Simon Yates ISBN: 0898868181 Publisher: Mountaineers Books Pub. Date: 01 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush by Eric Newby ISBN: 0864426046 Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: My Journey to Lhasa by Alexandra David-Neel ISBN: 080705903X Publisher: Beacon Press Pub. Date: 01 September, 1993 List Price(USD): $19.00 |
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