Becoming Amazed

Discovering the World with Eyes Wide Open

De: Brenda E Smith

Narrado por: Brenda E Smith

Brenda's adventure memoir, Becoming Amazed, will sweep you off your feet and plunge you into a world where the thrill of the unknown reigns supreme. Her journey began with a heart-pounding initiation—rafting and mountain climbing through the untamed Tanzanian wilderness chronicled in her book Becoming Fearless: Finding Courage in the African Wilderness. What started as a step outside her comfort zone soon became an insatiable quest for the extraordinary, pushing her to explore some of the most remote and breathtaking corners of the globe.

From Bolivia's rugged landscapes to Ethiopia's hidden tribal territories, from the enigmatic villages of Pakistan to the leech-infested forests of Sri Lanka, Brenda’s escapades are both awe-inspiring and terrifying. She confronts everything from revered idols exacting mysterious revenge to navigating eerie second-dimension spaces. The stakes reach their zenith in the brutal murder of a friend by terrorists—a moment that forces Brenda to reckon with the harshest realities of the world she craves to explore.

Through every trial, Brenda gains profound insights, emerging stronger, braver, and more enlightened. Her stories are an adrenaline-packed blend of daring exploits and deep reflections, perfect for fans of Eat Pray Love, Wild, and Tracks.

Don’t just listen about adventure—experience it. Dive into Becoming Amazed and let Brenda’s journey inspire you to chase your own wild dreams.

©2024 Brenda E Smith (P)2025 Brenda E Smith

Feel transported to places far, far from home!

A stunning book that takes us inside the mind and heart of an inveterate traveler / adventurer. Brenda's voice is clear and trustworthy as a guide to some of the world's most amazing places, meeting some amazing people in places like Pakistan, north Africa and Central and South America. A listening journey truly worth taking with great characters and come-to-life places. Excellent story and performance.! Bravo!

Fantastic story of adventure and growth

I feel like I have just taken the trip of a lifetime – to places and countries I will likely not see in real life. I absolutely loved this follow up to the author’s first work, it is just as good. This is a roller coaster of fantastic awe-inspiring sights and truly dangerous moments. I love the immediate descriptions and scenes that put you right there – in the lush, gorgeous jungle, or the aftermath of hard violence. And still it is an emotionally honest memoir. The author shows you how all of these experiences shaped her, the darkness as well as the true wonder and magic. An amazing story for anyone up to seeing the world through new eyes

Surmounting Difficulties

This is a great read and beautifully read by author. Interesting presentation of author's naïveté and how she managed traveling in foreign countries without much pre-knowledge of the country. I liked her honesty about how she maneuvers through each unusual situation.
The author grew up in a sheltered environment fearful of taking any big steps out of her safety zone until... one day she was invited to join a river trip. The choice was simple: Leap into the unexpected. (Check out her first book, "Becoming Fearless".).

An Around the World Tour

This engaging travel memoir describes the author's adventures and growth while experiencing diverse cultures. Each chapter is a ticket to a different country. I highly recommend this book.

I loved this audiobook!

This audiobook fascinated and inspired me! It kept me engaged through every chapter, I loved how the author overcame obstacles and lived her childhood dreams of traveling, working in far away places, and learning about different cultures and peoples. Ms. Smith's adventures are not to be missed! Highly recommended!