Post by trinity on Aug 17, 2015 11:58:07 GMT -8
Running the Amazon is an account of an expedition to kayak the entire Amazon, from its source in the Peruvian Andes to the Atlantic Ocean. It is a fascinating adventure story, which is unusually well written. Many adventure books are written by adventurers with little writing experience, this one is written by a journalist who is a rather reluctant adventurer, so this book is much more well written than most. It takes a while to keep track of the different people involved in the journey, but once you learn who they are, this becomes a fascinating account of outdoor adventure, overcoming fear, cultural encounters, group dynamics, and perseverance. Highly recommended, especially for those who enjoy kayaking.
