“An unforgettable escapade of ultimate danger and discovery…”- Readers’ Favorite: 5/5 stars. / Fans of Jon Krakauer will devour this gripping tale of adventure, survival, and a search for life’s deeper meaning. / Two men, three years, seven countries, 3000 miles… The Central American Sea Kayak Expedition 2000 is an inspiring journey of exploration, endurance, and self-discovery that takes Jean-Philippe Soulé and his traveling partner Luke Shullenberger from Baja California all the way to Panama. During this unfathomably grueling expedition, they face every manner of threat, from sharks, crocodiles, and bandits to stormy seas, malaria, and their own mortality—all in search of a deeper connection to Mother Nature and the indigenous people who revere her most. This riveting memoir of physical and emotional endurance will leave you breathless as you experience their victories, misfortunes and sacrifices. An evocative, gripping narrative coupled with award-winning photographs that is a must-read for those who love travel, outdoor adventure, and cultural exploration—and for the dreamers who've been told they can't, but stubbornly refuse to listen.

DANCING WITH DEATH: An Epic and Inspiring Travel Adventure

History

Soulé, Jean-Philippe

Americas

Jean-Philippe Soule

How many of us fantasize about walking away from the daily grind of the American Dream to embark on a grand adventure? That's exactly what former French Special Forces Commando Jean-Philippe Soulé did in real life-abandoning his cushy job with Microsoft to launch into a three-year kayaking adventure that would take him and his best friend on a dangerous and beautiful journey of discovery across seven countries in Central America. Fans of Jon Krakauer's inspirational Into Thin Air will devour this gripping tale of adventure, survival, and a search for life's deeper meaning At first glance, Jean-Philippe Soulé had achieved everything modern society defines as "success." A former French Special Forces Commando, he enjoyed a thriving career in America as a program manager with Microsoft. Like many of us, however, he secretly dreamed about walking away from his job to embark on to jump into an epic adventure, one inspired by the captivating sea adventures of Jacques Cousteau that he'd read about in his youth. The difference, though, is that Jean-Philippe made those dreams come true In 1998, he and his travel partner Luke Shullenberger shed the trappings of comfortable civility to venture into the Central American Sea Kayak Expedition 2000-an ambitious quest to paddle all the way from California to Panama. The bold expedition would take the two men across 3,000 miles of the remote and wild Central American coastline, spanning three years, seven countries, and countless once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Now, twenty years later, Jean-Philippe Soulé reflects on this incredible and enlightening journey in the revised Dancing with Death-a compelling real-life travel memoir that documents the tales of exploration, endurance, and self-discovery that Jean-Philippe and Luke experienced as they kayaked across the most exquisite and treacherous waters of the world. Combining journal entries written at the time, reflections from two decades later, and stunning, award-winning photographs, Dancing with Death delivers the gripping narrative of Jean-Philippe and Luke's victories, misfortunes, and sacrifices in visceral and evocative detail. During this grueling rite of passage, the two men faced every manner of threat-from sharks, crocodiles, and bandits to stormy seas, malaria, and even coming face-to-face with their own mortality-all in search of a deeper connection with Mother Nature and the Indigenous communities who revere her most. Jean-Philippe was transformed by the people he met along the way. Readers of all ages will be inspired as they follow these intrepid explorers on this extraordinary transformational voyage-testing their limits, exploring new cultures, and learning that life is what we make it, if only we dare to reach for our dreams. "A noble mission loaded with adventure, drama and intrigue- Patti Todd "Wonderful story about the human spirit."- Douglas L Hillary Winner of Four international Book Awards: <ul><li>Winner of the 2019 KBR Kindle Book Awards</li><li>Winner of the 2019 International Book Awards</li><li>Winner of the 2019 Reader's Favorite Book Award</li><li>Winner of the 2019 IAN Book of the Year Awards and </li><li>Semi-Finalist of the 2019 Chanticleer International Book Awards</li></ul> Today, through his Live Your Adventure inspirational memoirs series, Jean-Philippe inspires people to embrace their dreams and live life to the fullest.

Dancing with Death: An Inspiring Real-Life Story of Epic Travel Adventure (Thirst for Life - Epic inspirational adventure memoirs)

Self-Help

Motivational

Native Planet Adventures

From a bullied and neglected boy, to living the American Dream, to becoming a well-traveled world adventurer.FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR of Dancing with Death comes an epic memoir that will delight fans of The Glass Castle, Wild, and Unbroken, as well as Educated and Can't Hurt Me. The gripping I, Tarzan is a deep journey into the author's innermost secrets that will have you questioning your own self-understanding and life goals.By age thirteen, I was an alcoholic - anything to numb myself from my world of emotional abuse.That wasn't who I wanted to be.My dreams of adventure and exploration were so far out of reach. I'd never become Tarzan. I'd never become Jacques Cousteau.But I was wrong.This is my story?"I, Tarzan, simply put, is the most inspirational memoir of the year."- Chanticleer Reviews"Jean-Philippe's life is like the ultimate ultra-marathon, where hope, perseverance, and grit determine the outcome. I, Tarzan: Against All Odds is his story of redemption and remembrance that inspires and energizes the reader to believe that far-reaching dreams can come true. Jean-Philippe proves that your attitude determines your altitude - and high he climbs in this must-read memoir!"- Dean Karnazes, ultramarathoner and NY Times bestselling author"Marco Polo meets Tom Sawyer, I, Tarzan is the roller-coaster chronicle of Jean-Philippe Soule's early life of challenge and adventure. ?This is a story of success, wrought in the fires of despair and wrapped up in good old-fashioned storytelling."- Ian Adamson, author and world's most celebrated adventure racer

I, Tarzan: Against All Odds — An Inspiring Real-Life Story of Courage, Hope, and True Resilience (Thirst for Life - Epic inspirational adventure memoirs)

Travel

"A thrilling book of real-life adventure" - David Canford, Author of The Throwback 
Fans of Jon Krakauer will devour this gripping tale of adventure, survival, and a search for life's deeper meaning 
Two men, three years, seven countries, 3000 miles...
The Central American Sea Kayak Expedition 2000 is an inspiring journey of exploration, endurance, and self-discovery that takes Jean-Philippe Soulé and his traveling partner Luke Shullenberger from Baja California all the way to Panama.
During this unfathomably grueling expedition, they face every manner of threat, from sharks, crocodiles, and bandits to stormy seas, malaria, and their own mortality--all in search of a deeper connection to Mother Nature and the indigenous people who revere her most.
This riveting memoir of physical and emotional endurance will leave you breathless as you experience their victories, misfortunes and sacrifices. An evocative, gripping narrative coupled with award-winning photographs that is a must-read for those who love travel, outdoor adventure, and cultural exploration--and for the dreamers who've been told they can't, but stubbornly refuse to listen.

Dancing with Death: An Epic and Inspiring Travel Adventure

Sports & Outdoors

Water Sports

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Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

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Individual Sports

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