Distant Skies

An American Journey on Horseback

De: Melissa A. Priblo Chapman, Rebecca Didier, Helena Harris

Narrado por: Melissa A. Priblo Chapman

Melissa Chapman was 23 years old and part of a happy, loving family. She had a decent job, a boyfriend she cared about, and friends she enjoyed. Yet she said goodbye to all of it. Carrying a puppy named Gypsy, she climbed aboard a horse and rode away from everything, heading west.

With no cell phone, no GPS, no support team or truck following with supplies, Chapman quickly learned that the reality of a cross-country horseback journey was quite different from the fantasy. Her solo adventure would immediately rest her mental, physical, and emotional resources as she and her four-legged companions were forced to adapt to the dangers and loneliness of a trek that would span over 2,600 miles, beginning in New York State and reaching its end on the other side of the country, in California.

Melissa's tale—part American road trip, part coming-of-age adventure, and part uncommon love story—a remarkable memoir that explores the evolution of the human-animal relationship, along with the raw beauty of a life lived outdoors.

©2020 Melissa A. Priblo Chapman (P)2025 Melissa A. Priblo Chapman

A Horse lovers must read !

As a trail rider, a lifelong horse girl and just a horse and mule enthusiast as well as dog person. This is probably the best book. I’ve read all year. You’re missing out if you don’t do the audio version which is narrated by the author. She manages to cover the whole journey without lingering too long in any spots. I finished this book in two days. Granted I listen to a lot of it while riding doing farm chores, and driving, I would listen to more stories from her adventure.