This Much Country

De: Kristin Knight Pace

Narrado por: Kristin Knight Pace

A memoir of heartbreak, thousand-mile races, the endless Alaskan wilderness and many, many dogs from one of only a handful of women to have completed both the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod.
In 2009, after a crippling divorce that left her heartbroken and directionless, Kristin decided to accept an offer to live at a friend's cabin outside of Denali National Park in Alaska for a few months. In exchange for housing, she would take care of her friend's eight sled dogs.
That winter, she learned that she was tougher than she ever knew. She learned how to survive in one of the most remote places on earth and she learned she was strong enough to be alone. She fell in love twice: first with running sled dogs, and then with Andy, a gentle man who had himself moved to Alaska to heal a broken heart.

Kristin and Andy married and started a sled dog kennel. While this work was enormously satisfying, Kristin became determined to complete the Iditarod -- the 1,000-mile dogsled race from Anchorage, in south central Alaska, to Nome on the western Bering Sea coast.

THIS MUCH COUNTRY is the story of renewal and transformation. It's about journeying across a wild and unpredictable landscape and finding inner peace, courage and a true home. It's about pushing boundaries and overcoming paralyzing fears.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"THIS MUCH COUNTRY is the next best thing to stepping on the runners of your own dogsled. A gorgeous, intimate story of wildness and belonging."
— Blair Braverman, author of Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube

"Kristin Knight Pace is an adventurer not because of her experience in the wild, dogsledding across the tundra, but because of her fearless approach to life. A bad marriage, a failed business, a betrayal-none of this keeps her from pursuing her Alaska dream. A brave story, beautifully told."
— Leigh Newman, author of Still Points North

"Reading This Much Country is an utterly transporting experience; Kristin Knight Pace writes about the Alaskan wilderness with the tenderness of a lover. An absolute page- turner for those who love wild places, dogs, adventure, and those who just wish they did, Pace's story will have you asking yourself what it means to really live a life."
— Amy Shearn, author of The Mermaid of Brooklyn and How Far Is The Ocean fromHere

"This Much Country, ultimately, is a soul-warming story about setting goals, loving those you're with (including the dogs), and finding accomplishment and joy in every step of the way."— Anchorage Daily News

"In her new memoir, This Much Country, Kristin Knight Pace writes movingly and candidly about the challenges she faced, and in so doing developed a renewed faith in her ability to take care of herself, no matter how daunting the circumstances."—Salon

"This Much Country is an honest, heartfelt, and exciting memoir and a must-read for all nature lovers seeking a glimpse into a truly Alaskan adventure."—Booklist (starred review)

"An intriguing account of one woman's quest to redefiner herself in a land that mirrors her own wild spirit. Will appeal to a multitude of readers, particularly fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild."—Library Journal (starred review)

"A vibrant memoir of sled dog racing in the wilds of Alaska. Much of the memoir recounts Pace's training for and racing in the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod, both exhausting, exhilarating, and, as Pace depicts them, glorious feats. A buoyant evocation of a thrilling, hardscrabble life."—Kirkus

"Pace is candid about life in the frozen north, and her self-awareness makes this a worthy addition to the outdoor adventure genre."—Publisher's Weekly

"[Kristin] doesn't gloss over the tough parts of Alaskan life: isolation, no running water, almost total darkness in wintertime. But her journalist's eye for detail is strongest when she writes about racing itself and describes the personalities of her beloved dogs. Her descriptions of the wide, wild country will captivate readers, even those who are not wilderness-inclined."—Shelf Awareness

Excellent book

Definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves the outdoors and success stories and a inspirational story for mushers.

Inspiring

I enjoyed this listen. If I ever wondered what it was like to have hopes and desires and dreams and the guts to go out and make it happen. This was an enjoyable memoir. The narrator/author was fun to listen to and I found the book leaving me thinking about my choices in life and what is actually important.

The writer of this book envelopes you with her thoughts, actions and heart. It touched me like few other books have done.

I loved her descriptions of everything! They were so amazingly detailed that she took me with her through every step of her incredible journey. I resonated with her deep understanding and attachment to her dog teams. I felt like I was right there beside her on every run awed by the beauty and fierceness of Alaska. Thank you Christine! I will never forget this book.

Wonderful story of determination

Loved every minute of this book. Hated for it to end. The author is a wonderful narrator.

Definitely worth a listen!

The author has a way with words that makes you feel as though you are right there with her in her story!

So good!

If you love outdoor adventure, wide open spaces, bad ass women and dogs coupled with beautiful writing then this is your book! I worked and lived in Alaska seasonally and she captures the spirit of it beautifully. I cried and laughed and was inspired by her to remember who I am and the lessons that my own adventures offered up. She pulls you in and I'm thankful for the ride.

More dogsledding please

I mistakenly expected more of a book ab the experiences on the trail vs the author’s life, which is no one’s fault. I would have preferred more dog sledding, however it was a beautifully written narrative of the author’s life experiences, which cannot be judged. For what it was intended, I give 5 stars.

Relatable

I felt like I was peeking in on her life as she shared her story.

I lived in Alaska during a summer internship and loved it.

I wish there was more insight into how they navigated their relationship and finances as that can be stressor for so many.

I admire her and her husband’s grit and willingness to do what it takes to live their dream.

I’d listen to a book 2 if there was one.

Great writing, excellent story.

If you love personal stories that include a lot about dogs and the north, then you will love this book. Great writing and excellent story telling! I waffled between binging the entire book and pacing myself so it would last longer!

What a great adventure!

I usually don’t like it when the author does the reading but Kristin is an exception: the emotions she felt when living this adventure come through in her reading of it (I cried right long with her when she read about Moose).

Some critics dinged her for some rookie stuff but I found it endearing.

Lastly, I cannot even imagine the hardship she (and Andy) endured running these events, unbelievable. Total awe and respect!

Great book, hope she writes another.