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| Tracks | 
 enlarge | Author: Robyn Davidson
Publisher: Vintage
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (33 reviews)
Sales Rank: 234608
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 0679762876
Dewey Decimal Number: 919.410463
EAN: 9780679762874
ASIN: 0679762876
Publication Date: May 30, 1995
Release Date: May 30, 1995
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 Great for the explorer in everyone! December 2, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Let me first say that this should be required reading for young girls. I think Robyn summed it up best when she said, "The two important things that I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavour is taking the first step, making the first decision." Having been on a few 'mini-adventures' with my husband, this rung so true in my ears that I had to quote it in my review. How many of us, especially young women, are afraid to take that first step? This is a great tale of the human struggle to overcome fear of the unknown and accomplish a deeper sense of self in a beautiful land of mystery. You must get a copy of this book and go along on Robyn's journey.
Chrissy K. McVay
author of 'Souls of the North Wind'
 Probably more than you ever wanted to know about camels... November 22, 2005
5 out of 12 found this review helpful
The beginning third of this book, in which Ms. Davidson is preparing for her trip, really should have been cut in half. I thought she'd never get going.
Once her journey begins, there are a few interesting adventures interspersed with many excruciatingly long passages of introspection and whining.
But the main reason I gave this book a mere two stars is because I really disliked the author--she came across as a
self-centered nutcase who survived through sheer luck and the help of others, rather than because of her intelligence or survival skills. She is definitely not in the same category of women as Jane Goodall or Diane Fossey.
Essential reading September 5, 2005
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Robyn Davidson's Tracks is an epic journey of a woman travelling across 1,700 miles across Australian bush, from Alice Springs to Hamelin Pool (Western Australia), with 4 camels and a dog. Davison feels unsettled with her life in the city, so chooses to become a borderland person, living on the margins of civilized society to find her identity and a sense of place in central Australia. Davidson cleverly interweaves the injustice of Aboriginal assimilation, land issues, and racial and cultural genocide with the process of preparing for her journey and the trek itself. Here the reader not only becomes aware of Davidson's identity crisis being experienced by a white woman living in Australia, but the unsettlement of Aboriginal people who are struggling with cultural and identity displacement.
Beautifully captivating. August 27, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When I was in New Zealand, about to go to Australia, I read this book.
I was drawn into a totally different world - one of red earth and solitude, heat and pestering flies. Though conditions were harsh, Robyn's words make you want to follow in her and her camel's footsteps.
The entire journey is filled with lots of epiphanies and hard times, as well as beautiful moments of clarity. At one point I cried. And man did I ever fall in love with camels.
When I finally got to Australia, I got to ride a camel, and I found them just as wonderful as Ms. Davidson described.
I can't recommend this book highly enough.
the outback, a faithful dog, 4 camels and aboriginal magic March 29, 2004
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
There are few adventurous people that by-pass the luxury of their diesel-pushers to experience the likes of what Robyn Davidson embarks on as the challenge of a lifetime. That is precisely what makes this book so phenomenal.Granted, this adventure took place in 1980, but the age of the event changes nothing of the experience. Roughly structured, and for her reasons only, she embarks on a 1,700 mile trek across the outback to the ocean from Alice Springs. Her transportation? Camels! The most fascianting part of this trip is she must learn about these amazing creatures from scratch. She moves to Alice Springs and sets forth to find those that are willing to teach her the camel business. Some of these teachers are of worthy content and impart essential knowledge. Robyn, however appears to be a natural with these animals, and a relationship with them developes that draws the reader into the story and through every foot of the trip. Her chosen camels have strong personalities. Her unique writing style capture their wonderful, quirky attitudes that lures the reader in a feeling of acquiantance. It is not difficult to feel her fondness of these creatures and her heartbreak when difficult times develope. Her sincere appreciation and love for the camels provides delightful distraction and imparts great humor and solice on her desert quest. Special mention must be made to her best female friend, Diggity. This incredible dog was her lifeline and her mainstay through many trying days and nights in the bush. Diggity's personality was beautifully captured by Robyn's recollections and will tweak the heart of any dog lover. Robyn's ability to bring the aboriginal people and outback to life as she treks across it's vastness is truly astounding. After I finished her book, I immediately went back to amazon.com and ordered every single book and reference she wrote. Her amazing zest and appreciation for the life in th outback of Australia was exhilarating. I urge you to read a truly moving, tear jerking, humorous, insightful and generally captivating novel that bespeaks of the ultimate travel experience one can ever hope to conjure. Thank you Robyn!! Highly recommended for an enhanced reading experience: _From Alice to Ocean; Alone Across the Outback_ photographed by Rick Smolan; with excerpts from Robyn Davidson's bestselling _Tracks_
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