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Summary: A Blueprint for Living
Review: After reading about the journey of Nathan and Elly Foote, I was left with a profound sense of inspiration. How wonderful it is to read about a couple who have consciously chosen to forge out their life plan completely in their own way, relying on their own instincts to take them further. This story is rich on so many levels - mans relation to himself, to others, to nature, to the land. Such vivid descriptions take you along with them right into the heart of the Patagonia and beyond.
This book resonates with life and adventure and pure good ol' fashioned SOUL !
I am truly grateful to Nathan and Elly for opening themselves up, and sharing their blueprint for living. This is a fabulous read that will leave you ready to leap onto your own path believing in your own journey!
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Summary: WHAT A GREAT READ (AND GREAT RIDE!)
Review: As the author of the movies "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron,"
and "Hidalgo," I have a passion for stories about unbroken
spirit and the courage to follow one's dreams into uncharted terrain (not to mention stories about remarkable horses). "Riding into the Wind," is such a book and more. Elly and Nathan Foote write with the same vision and conviction that they live their lives by, and they have that rare gift of transporting the reader onto the unbeaten path with them. It will inspire you to reexamine your life and reconnect with your dreams no matter how impossible the conformist world tells you they are. This is by far the best equestrian travel book I've read and a
ride you'll remember forever.
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Summary: WHAT A GREAT READ (AND GREAT RIDE!)
Review: As the author of the movies "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron,"
and "Hidalgo," I have a passion for stories about unbroken
spirit and the courage to follow one's dreams into uncharted terrain (not to mention stories about remarkable horses). "Riding into the Wind," is such a book and more. Elly and Nathan Foote write with the same vision and conviction that they live their lives by, and they have that rare gift of transporting the reader onto the unbeaten path with them. It will inspire you to reexamine your life and reconnect with your dreams no matter how impossible the conformist world tells you they are. This is by far the best equestrian travel book I've read and a
ride you'll remember forever.
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Summary: You will feel alive!
Review: How do you describe a book that leaves you breathless? How do you explain to someone how the world stands still all around you, as you immerse yourself in another time and place? How do you convey the immensity of it all, without turning back to read the passages out loud to them? How many times did I pause, putting the book down, to digest and reflect on what I had read? How many sections did I go back and read a second and even a third time to fully absorb it? How many times did I just sit back and think "WOW" in awe? I smiled at a stranger's kindness to the travelling couple. I sat baffled at the complexities of human nature and the horrible things that some people do. I savoured the understanding of the life lessons as they occurred, and were in turn understood. And I cried with Elly and Nathan as they struggled to cope with some of the devastating frustrations they encountered in their journey. You'll run the gamut of emotions.
You will feel alive.
Read it.
You'll see.
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Summary: You will feel alive!
Review: How do you describe a book that leaves you breathless? How do you explain to someone how the world stands still all around you, as you immerse yourself in another time and place? How do you convey the immensity of it all, without turning back to read the passages out loud to them? How many times did I pause, putting the book down, to digest and reflect on what I had read? How many sections did I go back and read a second and even a third time to fully absorb it? How many times did I just sit back and think "WOW" in awe? I smiled at a stranger's kindness to the travelling couple. I sat baffled at the complexities of human nature and the horrible things that some people do. I savoured the understanding of the life lessons as they occurred, and were in turn understood. And I cried with Elly and Nathan as they struggled to cope with some of the devastating frustrations they encountered in their journey. You'll run the gamut of emotions.
You will feel alive.
Read it.
You'll see.
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Summary: Experience the exhilaration!
Review: How do you describe a book that takes your breath away? Travel through time and place, safe in your world, while life and death hang in the balance in another world beyond comprehension. In reading their words, you are THERE, you experience the exhilaration, the fear, the triumphs and the failures of a journey of a lifetime. The writing grabs you - deep down, where you live - and takes you away into a world you could never have imagined. The descriptive scenes, the difficulties encountered, the lessons learned along the way... the whole book serves to jolt you out of your comfortable ruts and make you realize that there is more to life than what you are living. Describing the book is hard to do for me, you'll just have to pick it up and read it yourself in order to fully digest the enormity of what this young couple did. You'll also enjoy the amazing artwork and beautiful color photographs along the way. The young artist, Conchita Maria, has captured the scenes so well - the barren wastelands, the aloof mountain peaks, the wide expanses of rivers to cross - and the travellers that dared defy them. You feel the pain, the hunger, the desire to do it... just start reading and you won't be able to stop turning the pages...
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Summary: Experience the exhilaration!
Review: How do you describe a book that takes your breath away? Travel through time and place, safe in your world, while life and death hang in the balance in another world beyond comprehension. In reading their words, you are THERE, you experience the exhilaration, the fear, the triumphs and the failures of a journey of a lifetime. The writing grabs you - deep down, where you live - and takes you away into a world you could never have imagined. The descriptive scenes, the difficulties encountered, the lessons learned along the way... the whole book serves to jolt you out of your comfortable ruts and make you realize that there is more to life than what you are living. Describing the book is hard to do for me, you'll just have to pick it up and read it yourself in order to fully digest the enormity of what this young couple did. You'll also enjoy the amazing artwork and beautiful color photographs along the way. The young artist, Conchita Maria, has captured the scenes so well - the barren wastelands, the aloof mountain peaks, the wide expanses of rivers to cross - and the travellers that dared defy them. You feel the pain, the hunger, the desire to do it... just start reading and you won't be able to stop turning the pages...
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Summary: Felt The Wind Too!!!
Review: I am proud to say Nathan and Elly are my true friends I cryed with happiness when they made up in a special way after a set-to of minds and paths. I cryed over the loss of thier great companions that carried them so many miles. This book will appeal to any body that loves thier animal companions and will spark an adventure syndrome in anyone. And if you enjoy artwork,The color still photo's and Conchita Marie's illustrations are spectacular. Thanks for the journey I'll be first in line for your next book.
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Summary: not for everyone
Review: I was disappointed with this book. It is not a theme everyone can relate to. You have to be obssessed with horses to be able to enjoy this book. It takes great courage to embark on a journey like the authors did but not everyone will be able to appreciate this book.
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Summary: Across the Americas with Criollos and Mustangs
Review: Nathan and Elly Foote are true adventerers who conquered distance, foul luck, hard times and thousands of miles, proving that with real mettle, you can follow your dreams. The book is a must-read for horsepersons, and a treat for horse trekkers the world over. The fact that they did it with America's First Horse--Criollos and Spanish Mustangs--just makes it that much better. If you saw Hidalgo and want to know more about the Gilbert Jones Mustangs mentioned at the end of the movie, here's a great place to read about their toughness in actual distance work in modern times. Hats off to Nathan and Elly! Don't be misled by "sour grapes" contributors here. They have their own agendas, and it isn't the buyer's edification, you can be sure.
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