Big World: A Girl's Own Adventure [Paperback]

Claire Brownsworth (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 28, 2006

An extraordinary and inspirational story about living life without limitations, this exciting account from an extreme sports fanatic is perfect for the armchair adventurer. Thrilling accounts of racing down the most dangerous road on the planet, jumping off a cliff strapped only to a flimsy piece of fabric, and setting a rock-climbing world record make up the day-to-day life of this extreme athlete. Determined to take on all the world has to offer, this chronicle of a woman capturing adventure in all aspects of life—including love—is engaging, entertaining, and gutsy.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Adult/High School–Brownsworth's passion is rock climbing, but she's not one to turn down any new challenge, and she has surfed, biked, and sailed her way around the world. This book is her testament to the joys of pushing the limits in the vast outdoors. Trained as a physiotherapist, she works enough to make the money required to indulge her passion. The Australian-born author weaves together her adventures and mishaps in a chatty, humorous voice, and although the slang from Down Under may be unfamiliar at times, her warmth and enthusiasm for her subjects will keep even reluctant readers engrossed. Sixteen pages of photographs of Brownsworth and a motley assortment of traveling companions, complete with humorous captions, lend a scrapbooklike touch to the narrative. Big World celebrates the possibility for adventure in each day, and it invites teens to view even seeming setbacks as opportunities. Although the book ends rather abruptly, Brownsworth leaves no doubt that, regardless of her ultimate destination, the journey will be unforgettable.–Kim Dare, Chantilly Regional Library, Fairfax County, VA
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About the Author

Claire Brownsworth is a physiotherapist and adventurer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin (May 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 174114308X
• ISBN-13: 978-1741143089
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,337,160 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing style and very motivating!, August 11, 2006

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This review is from: Big World: A Girl's Own Adventure (Paperback)

WOW! this is Claire's first book.. very well written. I feel I really know her, as she takes you on her 'treck' through life. Would love to read more from her.

I think it all can be summed up with this "toilet-door wisdom" from the Mt Beerwah pit toliet:

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'Woo-hoo what a ride!"

GREAT job Claire!