Tag: adventure
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BR265) “The Swiss Family Robinson” Book Review
The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss. 3/5 rating. 395 pages. Book #32 of 2022. Read July 28, 2022. This is a fun, adventure-filled book about a family shipwrecked on a deserted, but vibrant island. This book is a classic and it’s easy to see why. I would say it’s aimed at younger readers,…
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BR203) “Without Ever Reaching the Summit” Book Review
Without Ever Reaching the Summit: A Journey by Paolo Cognetti. 3/5 rating. 90 pages. Book #39 of 2021. Read April 29, 2021. This is a short book about Paolo’s long journey through portions of the Himalayas. I really was expecting a lot more from this book. Overall, there just wasn’t a lot that happened. He…
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BR77) The Happiness of Pursuit
The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau. 4/5 rating. Book #2 of 2020. Read January 6, 2019. This was an incredibly entertaining book! If you are thinking about changing your life, setting huge goals, and starting on an earth-changing quest, this is absolutely the book for you!! (And just in time for New Year’s Resolutions.)…