5/27/2023 0 Comments Thru hiking will break your heart![]() ![]() The traditional narrative of adventure stories is a strong (male) protagonist who sets off on an impossible task and “conquers” nature. If you read online reviews of women’s adventure books, sometimes you’ll find negative reviews (mostly from men) who complain that women are whiny or angsty if they express emotion about how hard their expedition is, how things are challenging because they are female in a male-dominated sport, or how they miss home.īut the open and honest emotion is what I love about outdoor books written by women. (I love reading so much that I actually had a book review blog years ago!) I’ve always been a voracious reader, and I love the outdoors, so I’ve read a lot of adventure books. I love reading memoirs from female hikers, skiers, mountaineers, and adventurers because I’m a woman, but also because they provide a different perspective on the outdoor world. ![]() I’ve made it a point over the past few years to seek out women’s adventure books. Most outdoor adventure books are by and about men. ![]()
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