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/sub> divorce that left her heartbroken and directionless Kristin decided to accept an offer to live at a friends cabin outside of Denali National Park in Alaska for a few months In exchange for housing she would take care of her friends eight sled dogs That winter she learned that she was tougher than she ever knew She learned how to survive in one of the most remote places on earth and she learned she was strong enough to be alone She fell in love twice first with running sled dogs and then with Andy a gentle man wh.
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This Much CountryO had himself moved to Alaska to heal a broken heart Kristin and Andy married and started a sled dog kennel While this work was enormously satisfying Kristin became determined to complete the Iditarod the mile dogsled race from Anchorage in south central Alaska to Nome on the western Bering Sea coastThis Much Country is the story of renewal and transformation Its about journeying across a wild and unpredictable landscape and finding inner peace courage and a true home Its about pushing boundaries and overcoming paralyzing fear.
This Much Country review È 3 This Much CountryIt doesn't take a long review to say what needs to be said about this book It's what I've been waiting for after reading endless books on this remarkable stretch of land What it says about the people who live there The depth of feeling it brings out in them an appreciation of this planet that doesn't happen in cities The extraordinary skies and the mountains stretching up to them The wealth and variety of wildlife The unprompted helpfulness of neighbors in times of need even from strangers An especially for me the unbelievable bond between the people and their sled dogs That really got to me
This Much Country review È 3 This Much CountryWhat a great read what a wonderful life story what a celebration of dogs and specifically sled dogs Kristin’s beautiful descriptive writing makes you feel all the beauty of the northern wilderness the light the cold the fear and the magic of dogs While I have mushed only five days in the Yukon and currently own one Husky in a warmer climate I wish so much I could experience this magic on a deeper level Thanks for sharing this great life story
This Much Country review È 3 This Much CountryI loved this because I lived and worked in Alaska in the mid 80's The author is apparently telling her story about her life there Her writing is not always the best but she has a great story and her personal work to run the Iditarod is a large part of her story I found that part compelling because she has recorded in great detail the years it took to accomplish that It's hard to imagine if you haven't experienced it how difficult it is to live in the Interior
This Much Country review È 3 This Much CountryI absolutely loved this book The writing style was perfection When I was reading it I didn't want to stopwanted to stop to have to read later I was right there wi
This Much Country review È 3 This Much CountryThe author lives in the north raised dogs and has done the great dog sled racesKristin writes what she knows and she knows Alaska and dog sled racing wellShe brings a charm to the sport she loves her dogs and she portrays the great spirit of the Alaskan people and the beauty of the land with utmost careI highly recommend this book
This Much Country review È 3 This Much CountryKristin is a gifted writer telling her story of a failed marriage early in life and then leaving MT for Alaska and of becoming an accomplished dog musher I couldn't stop reading
This Much Country review È 3 This Much CountryI like this book very much it places you in Alaska in a cabin with many dogs and is full of adventure and it shows the hard life of early settlers as well as those who choose to participate in that lifestyle now Sled dogs mushing adventures and notable people mentioned Well written with beautiful descriptions
This Much Country review È 3 This Much CountryGreat book Reading it for a book club in February I don’t think I would have ever discovered this book on my own Kristin is a very good writer Flow and pace of the book is perfect She explains the allure of the Alaskan lifestyle being a dog sled runner and along the way she meets amazing people and grows up before your eyesI throughly loved this book You will
This Much Country review È 3 This Much CountryI love strong women Nothing beats the uietness of the snow under a dogs paw The trails that make your mind wander and dream Bless all women dog mushers in Alaska There are some true greats like this book and of course Kristin herself Met her on the trails Thank you you truly are inspiring LOVE the book Kristin
This Much Country review È 3 This Much CountryI don't want to leave low stars since I haven't read this yet and I'm sure it's going to be amazing but the copy I received is a paperback version that says it's unproofed and not for sale Not as advertised
This Much Country review È 3 This Much CountryInspiring and beautifully written Very down to earth If you enjoy books that take you into the wilderness I recommend this book