Publication date UK format 1/2/23 book 270 pages
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Synopsis
A bracing memoir about self-discovery, liberating escape, and moving forward across an adventurous and volatile American landscape. One year. One national park at a time. This is it. No more California. I’m sifting into the underbelly of where the nomads go. After a decade as an assistant to high-powered LA executives, Emily Pennington left behind her structured life and surrendered to the pull of the great outdoors. With a tight budget, meticulous routing, and a temperamental minivan she named Gizmo, Emily embarked on a yearlong road trip to sixty-two national parks, hell-bent on a single goal: getting through the adventure in one piece. She was instantly thrust into more chaos than she’d bargained for and found herself on an unpredictable journey rocked by a gutting romantic breakup, a burgeoning pandemic, wildfires, and other seismic challenges that threatened her safety, her sanity, and the trip itself. What began as an intrepid obsession soon evolved into a life-changing experience. Navigating the tangle of life’s unexpected sucker punches, Feral invites readers along on Emily’s grand, blissful, and sometimes perilous journey, where solitude, resilience, self-reliance, and personal transformation run wild.
My Review
This was a good book. However, for me, there was too much relationship writing. For me, there was not enough about the national parks. Especially descriptions of the surrounding area she travelled through. It really didn't need all the saucy details. I did enjoy reading about the little bits of history of the parks and the rock climbing adventures. The travelling between parks also sounded like fun. As she visited over 50 national Parks I only really remember about 10 visited. I really do feel for the author with her breakdown in relationship and mental health issues. I fear from the way that this book was written it might not always come across in a good light.
Many thanks to the author and publishers for bringing us this story. I am just sorry that I didn't love it anymore than 3 stars.
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