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Chasing Dreamtime: A SeaGoing Hitchhiker's Journey Through Memory and Myth,Used
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Chasing Dreamtime is the incredible truelife story of a young traveler's journey through memory and myth. In 1975, after college and a brief, disastrous marriage, Neva Sullaway attempts to escape her anguish as well as the postVietnam confusion of her generation by sailing alone around the world, but her plans are abruptly scuttled. A string of unlikely events occurs and sends her boathopping across the vast South Pacific.While sailing among the exquisitely beautiful Pacific atolls, Sullaway is arrested for a visa violation, hunted by sharks, stricken with tropical fever and held at knifepoint. Even after being entangled in a drugsmuggling scheme and facing death several times, Sullaway continues her journey, taking a brief respite from sailing the seas to pedal a 'pushbike' 2,000 kilometers along Australia's northeastern coastline. There the odyssey takes its sharpest turn as she ventures onto a fishing trawler in the remotest outback regions.While poised at the brink of her physical and emotional limits in the stark NeverNever, Sullaway catches a glimpse of the elusive Aboriginal concept of Dreamtime and her darkest demons unfold into wings of flight. For Sullaway and the reader alike, reality can never be the same again.Awards First place! Best Travel Book 2005North American Travel Journalists Association awards Shortlisted for National Outdoor Book Award 2005 Honorable Mention, 2006 Independent Publisher Book AwardsMindBodySpirit category Winner of a San Diego Book AwardBest unpublished nonfiction narrative category. Honorable Mention, 2007 New York Book Festival AwardsBiographyAutobiography category Honorable Mention, 2011 Hollywood Book Festival AwardsCelebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the film, television game and multimedia communities
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Chasing Dreamtime'? A: 'Chasing Dreamtime' explores the journey of a young traveler, Neva Sullaway, as she navigates through personal struggles and the cultural complexities of memory and myth while sailing the South Pacific.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Chasing Dreamtime' is Neva Sullaway, who shares her true-life experiences as a traveler.
- Q: What type of book is 'Chasing Dreamtime'? A: 'Chasing Dreamtime' is a nonfiction travel memoir that recounts the author's adventures and personal growth during her solo sailing journey.
- Q: What accolades has 'Chasing Dreamtime' received? A: 'Chasing Dreamtime' has won several awards, including First Place for Best Travel Book in 2005 by the North American Travel Journalists Association and honorable mentions in multiple categories from various book festivals.
- Q: Is 'Chasing Dreamtime' suitable for fans of sailing? A: Yes, 'Chasing Dreamtime' is categorized under Sailing and offers readers insights into the sailing experience along with the challenges faced by the author.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but is still in a usable state.
- Q: How many pages does 'Chasing Dreamtime' have? A: 'Chasing Dreamtime' contains 304 pages, providing a detailed narrative of the author's journey.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'Chasing Dreamtime' is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable for reading.
- Q: When was 'Chasing Dreamtime' published? A: 'Chasing Dreamtime' was published on January 1, 2005.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Chasing Dreamtime'? A: Readers can expect to learn about the author's personal growth, cultural insights related to Aboriginal Dreamtime, and the challenges of solo travel in remote areas.