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More than just a travel memoir Aug 21, 2010
By kenyakitten
This is one of those books that you will want to keep close to you, on a bed side cabinet or bookshelf for treasured books, to dip back into when you feel the need. It is a book about following your instincts, listening to your heart, and seeing which way the wind takes you.
It is not just a travel memoir - and its not just a biography either. However if you buy it for these reasons you won't be disappointed - its refreshing to read the the thoughts of a un-known, no-one famous, (or infamous!) but just them - sharing their innermost selves in the most un gratuitous, and un-self gratifying way. It's a fascinating insight into the creative heart and colourful imagination of a unique person and as such it's an interesting and informative read - which I found shed a new light on the way I choose to live my life and why.
And in shedding that light I would recommend this book for anyone who is looking to make some changes in their life - or find a new direction. Given what we hear about the author from her story - I think I can add ' tale of bravery' too. Before reading this I would never have contemplated an adventure without a list, a schedule, a back up plan in triplicate and an emergency get out clause. Now I can see that an amazing, life-affirming adventure is not beyond the realms of possibility for anyone...Its a powerful story of how trusting yourself and the word around you can be the most liberating and terrifying experience - which ultimately empowers you to take control.
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Drawn by a STAR Jul 05, 2010
By Vicky
Meg Robinson writes from the heart. This is a book for everyone that listens to the voice in their head, wherever they are- through the good times and the bad, through adventures and bumps on the road. This is an honest look at life unfolding. It just happens to be in Patagonia but Meg has the gift of making it anywhere with a direct and thoughtful account of her personal experiences in living her life in the present moment. By taking chances, by following her intuition and self-guidance she takes us on a road of discovery, opens our hearts and makes us believe that our own adventures are possible. Life is a beautiful mystery, with exciting characters and amazing places that she beckons to us to experience. She is brave, she is a traveller, but most of all she is a gifted writer and artist who is willing to share her most vunerable and personal moments on this earth and helps us to understand that the first step is maybe the hardest but after that, in learning to roll with the punches and go with the flow, the world is our oyster! Read it, enjoy it and believe too that your life is an adventure awaiting to be discovered!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Drawn by a Star by Meg Robinson Jun 11, 2010
By C. Sayyid
An enjoyable and well-written book.
I bought it to give as a present, primarily as it had been recently published and I was attracted by the cover photograph. The recipient, my niece, thought it a superb read and it has sparked in her an interest to follow Meg Robinson's footsteps and travel to South America.
On my niece's recommendation I too read the book. It is an easy read, written in a very personal style in the manner of a tale being recounted by one friend to another. Once I had started to read the book I found it difficult to put down.
I was particularly struck by the sensitivity of the writer, not only for the way she communicates with her fellow travellers and other characters she meets enroute, but also for the way she addresses and attempts to reconcile issues from the past.
A good book, well worth the money.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
An adventurous and spellbinding journey through South America Feb 28, 2010
By Ms. M. Aitchison
"Patagringo"
Meg Robinsons's wonderful tales of her adventures through Patagonia in South America, takes you on an unforgettable journey - one that awakens the spirit in travelers and all walks of life. Meg unlike some writers, has the unique and special skill of writing from the heart. She reminds the soul of what it feels like to dream again and to actually have the courage to make those dreams happen. If you read this, set aside some precious time and her book will undoubtedly take you to places that you had never believed existed before now !! or for those who have traveled to these faraway lands, you will indeed travel to those places again in every possible sense, for both Meg and her stories, will capture both your heart and soul.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
superb Jan 28, 2010
By moon cradle rosemary
what can i say - a superb piece of work - exciting and real - a learning for life's path - we are never alone :0)
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