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Title: Race Across Alaska: First Woman to Win the Iditarod Tells Her Story by Libby Riddles, Tim Jones ISBN: 0-8117-2253-8 Publisher: Stackpole Books Pub. Date: March, 1988 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.83 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Libby's a Courageous Woman
Comment: I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Libby Riddles personally on a cruise with Princess Cruise Line. Her talk was so enlightening that I bought the book. This is a must read for every Iditarod fan or interested person. The grueling schedule and trails will hold your interest until the end of the book. You'll find out what Libby cared on her sled, how she prepared for each checkpoint and what all the mushers have to endure to come out on top of the pack. You'll easily learn to respect the mushers and the love/dedication they have for the Iditarod.
Rating: 5
Summary: A page turning adventure for all ages!
Comment: Libby Riddles is the first woman to win the Iditarod, which is the Alaskan dog-sled race that covers over 1,000 miles.
As I'm not very familiar with Alaska, I had never heard of Libby Riddles, or the Iditarod for that matter. However, my boss, who is from Alaska, brought me an autographed copy of the book as a souvenir from one of her trips home. I immediately started reading the book and was quickly engrossed in Libby's adventure.
The book is written in journal style. I felt as if I were right there on the trail with Libby throughout her grueling race to the finish. Interspersed throughout the pages are interesting Iditarod facts that help the reader to better understand the life of a musher as well as the ins and outs of the race.
Libby, as well as all the mushers, show an amazing amount of courage and strength. From start to finish, many mushers don't get to shower and exist on an hour or so of sleep every 15-24 hours! Imagine that kind of schedule, coupled with the intense physical endurance they're also experiencing. It was simply mind boggling, but very admirable.
I found this a fascinating read; my only complaint is that I wish it were longer! I wanted the story to continue a little bit after Libby crossed the finish line in Nome!
Rating: 5
Summary: I felt the chill, adventure and excitement of the Iditarod!
Comment: After meeting Libby personally in Juneau May 2001, I had to read the book! She takes you "with her and her precious dogs" on this adventure with details about the event and how she feels,copes and thrives throughout the 1984 Iditarod.
The best part? She won as a team (with her dogs) and as a person of strength with the knowledge that she would also be a role model from both women and men.
I found the book inspiring!
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Title: Winterdance: The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod by Gary Paulsen ISBN: 0156001454 Publisher: Harvest Books Pub. Date: 17 February, 1995 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Iditarod Dreams: A Year in the Life of Alaskan Sled Dog Racer Deedee Jonrowe by Lew Freedman, Deedee Jonrowe, Deedee Ajonrowe ISBN: 0945397291 Publisher: Epicenter Press Pub. Date: February, 1995 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: My Lead Dog Was A Lesbian : Mushing Across Alaska in the Iditarod--the World's Most Grueling Race by Brian Patrick O'Donoghue ISBN: 0679764119 Publisher: Vintage Pub. Date: 19 March, 1996 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Tracks Across Alaska: A Dog Sled Journey by Alastair Scott ISBN: 0871134705 Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press Pub. Date: September, 1991 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Running North: A Yukon Adventure by Ann Mariah Cook ISBN: 1565122534 Publisher: Algonquin Books Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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