Mush: from sled dogs to celiac, the scenic detour of my life
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (872 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1632100053 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 196 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Caimi's story picks its way through the half-lit valleys of her wilderness years, as she follows a dream not her own. Sometimes she’s the musher, sometimes she’s not—but she ended up right where she needed to be: at a desk to capture an adventure that’s often as rough as the Utah terrain, yet, at other times, sparkly and smooth as a twilight sled ride. Living with Nick revealed some unexpected lifestyle differences, and the culture she encountered rendered her a perpetual outsider. Mush is not another “poor-me” memoir. This Tara-in-transition is nothing short of courageous, but she also is never afraid to show her vulnerabilities, and never hesitates to stop, even just for a moment, to revel in childlike wonder as she’s introduced to new places, new people and new customs. Without bitterness, self-pity, and negativity. Herself included. Nick was confident and courageous, outgoing and adventurous—everything Tara was not. — Liz Ann Bennett, editor and publisher of Oh Comely magazine One of the things I admire most about Tara Caimi’s memoir Mush is what it is not. — Sara Pritchard, author of Help Wanted: Female Adventuring does not come easily to us all, as we learn by following Tara Caimi on her journey to mountainous Mormon country. Tara had always suffered from anxiety-related ailments, but in Utah her health steadily deteriorat
Shoeshopper1980 said Couldn't put it down!. I read Mush in "Couldn't put it down!" according to Shoeshopper1980. I read Mush in 2 sittings. It's that good. I would have read it in 1 sitting, had time permitted. I am a huge fan of memoirs, and what I love about this one is the author's voice. She's funny and vulnerable at the same time; I think most anyone could relate to her. I also found her story fascinating. As someone who personally moved across the country to support someone else's dream, I'm aware of the challenges and found it interestin. sittings. It's that good. I would have read it in 1 sitting, had time permitted. I am a huge fan of memoirs, and what I love about this one is the author's voice. She's funny and vulnerable at the same time; I think most anyone could relate to her. I also found her story fascinating. As someone who personally moved across the country to support someone else's dream, I'm aware of the challenges and found it interestin. Barb said Hits close to home.. Mush, by Tara Caimi, involves the reader in an extraordinary way. Anyone can relate to Tara and the clarity with which she intertwines the events of her life. The book is emotional, fluid, and very personal. Whether a reader has experienced the beauty of the west, loves animals, sacrificed for love, has known the concern of an undiagnosed illness, or endured the challenges of growing up; they will find a part of themselves in her sto. "Like her, I dutifully followed a former partner halfway" according to MJ. I laughed, cried, and commiserated with the author in this very readable story that will keep you turning the pages. Like her, I dutifully followed a former partner halfway across the country for him to pursue his dream, so could relate to the adventure on that level. The author and I also share a deep love of animals (the animal-related portions of the story are actually those that made me cry as opposed to the human parts!) and nat