The Pearly Gates, Before & After: 42 Brief Escapes - Softcover

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Lead by an overdose of curiosity and an increasing desire for intimacy with the natural world, the author overcomes nerves and doubts to go instead with instinct and risk. She revels in a variety of vivid land and seascapes, experiencing a broad range of Nature’s dynamic energy, and occasionally teeters on the thin beveled edge between danger and triumph.

Throughout these adventures, the author observes not only a variety of ecosystems and their native flora and fauna, but also foreign cultures and the environmental issues that we share. She shows us how being outdoors and experiencing freedom, adventure, and exploration can open us up in ways that transcend gender, age, ethnicity, and culture, and awaken our relationship with this amazing planet.

Spanning 50 plus years and landscapes both domestic and abroad, these adventure narratives are a testimony of insight and contentment brought to light simply by opening our senses in the outdoors. These stories will leave you wanting more and tapping into your own curiosity about the natural world. If you’re casting about for a new type of adventure to counterbalance a heavy workload or get through a rough period of life, or you’re a contented armchair adventurer, these 42 brief escapes from civilization will spark your imagination and occasionally leave you needing to take a few deep breaths.

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