Spark your Dream is a true Story of personal inspiration that explrores the inconveniences and the solutions that are presented at the beginning of a dream. Through this incredible journey the reader will live the risk, the sensation of freedom, the passion, the pain of a death, the birth of a son, frustration, life, and succes. And surely, upon getting to the destination you won't like to stop, but you will have to do like Herman and Cande did upon arrival in Alaska. And you'll get there moved to tears and jump with them celebrating, knowing that dreams are possible if one day you begin.
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Candelaria and Herman Zapp are the kind of people with whom one can identify. They have dreams, loves, and fears that everyone has, and with no more possibilities than you to embark in the adventure of completing their dream. They both grew up in the country, among ponies and cousins. At eight and ten years of age they met and the impossible love that they felt at that time grew and became a reality when she was 14. During another 10 years they dated and grew up together with a dream accompanying them. But after six years of marriage, they took their first steps pushed by their desire to have children. They said, "First let's complete our dream, when we'll have children" and it couldn't have been better way: their first son arrived together with the dream, one dream inside another.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By L. W. Wilson
Format:Paperback
Intrepid Herman and Cande have accomplished their dream: driving from Argentina to the Arctic Ocean in their quirky but well-loved 1928 Page-Graham automobile. The kindness and generosity of people they meet on the road are almost the norm, but there are surprises that you'll have to read about yourself. The journey is long and infused with both anxiety and joy, yet these two travellers grow up and grow into fulfilling their dream. With them, we learn so much more than just "the rules of the road." After 43,000+ miles and nearly four years, the Zapps learn to trust themselves while keeping their hearts open to the ever-changing landscape and the people they find.
And, just like the Zapps, I didn't want the journey to end.
Their travels to Asia should make another inspiring read!
And, just like the Zapps, I didn't want the journey to end.
Their travels to Asia should make another inspiring read!
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Anne Tucker
Format:Paperback
Spark your Dream - is probably one of the most important books you will ever read. It is a book about, dreams, love, courage, faith, friendship and hope. Buy it, read it, love it, share it and you will want to realize your own dreams and encourage others to do the same. I have enjoyed this book so much,I read it aloud for my children, I bought it for all my friends and family. Even long after you put it down, it lives on in your heart and you keep referring to it and talking about it. It is a fabulous book.
We can learn a lot from Cande and Herman's way of looking at life and always meeting the world with an open heart and faith -they trust in the good in people and people around the world respond with compassion and love, eager to help them, no matter the walk of life be it the poorest peon in Peru or the richest businessman in USA. An important message that makes this world a better world. In our family we want to nominate the Zapps to the Nobel's Peace Price. Thank you for sharing this book with the world!
Anne and Hugh
We can learn a lot from Cande and Herman's way of looking at life and always meeting the world with an open heart and faith -they trust in the good in people and people around the world respond with compassion and love, eager to help them, no matter the walk of life be it the poorest peon in Peru or the richest businessman in USA. An important message that makes this world a better world. In our family we want to nominate the Zapps to the Nobel's Peace Price. Thank you for sharing this book with the world!
Anne and Hugh
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Well, I, too, met the Zapps - on Highway 101 North in Marin County, California. I literally ran them off the road, because my husband is from Buenos Aires and I wanted to find out who these crazy Argentines were driving 35 MPH in an ancient car on a super-fast highway. They were amazing: friendly, funny, excited, and so relaxed, considering what they were accomplishing. Since then, my husband has visited them at their home in Argentina, and we have kept in touch with them as they ready themselves for their Asia tour (they are currently in Washington, and Candi is pregnant - again! - on the road). This book goes into harrowing - and, oftentimes, hilarious - detail of their first trip. Its voice is true to the Zapps' personality and outlook on life. I never read the original Spanish-language version, so I cannot compare it to this one. All I can say is, my husband read it in Spanish and I read in English, and we enjoyed it equally. It carries you away to your own dreams.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
"be careful my friend, this book will change your life"
I had the privilege of purchasing this book directly from Herman when I met him and his family at a small town farmers market near Wilderness South Africa. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Big Fish
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun read - though a little arduous (slow moving) in spots
not high on the efficiency sacle relative to information or plot but good idle time read or would be terrific for somebody prepping for a major adventure to remote lands unknown.
Published 2 months ago by Greg Millard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly enjoyed it.
I truly enjoyed this book. I found it inspirational. I was starting on a long distance bike tour, and it gave me real insight into what I could expect. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Roy LaFever
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spark Your Dream
My husband & I had the unexpected pleasure of meeting Herman & Candelaria (& their beautiful family )while traveling in South Africa, in Krugar National Park. Read more
Published 5 months ago by MaryEllenKonesco
1.0 out of 5 stars
I wanted to like this book
Most of the reviewers seem to be reviewing the *idea* of taking a trip from Argentina to Alaska in a Model T. I like that idea, too. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jonathan Ellis
5.0 out of 5 stars
well traveled
A new and different way to see the world. Guided tours do not show you the local people and the try country. This was a fun read and a fresh way to look at touring South America.
Published on February 22, 2011 by country quilter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spark Your Dreams
'Spark Your Dreams' is a wonderfully inspirational account of a families understanding that we all get only one life - we must make the most of every moment. Read more
Published on August 17, 2010 by Formulafuzz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Live Your Dream
This wonderful book full of dreams is not just the amazing achievement of an Argentina couple, but a hope that it will also `Spark Your Dream. Read more
Published on May 20, 2010 by Patricia Conti
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Travel and Self-Discovery Story !!!
The young argentinean couple, Herman and Candelaria Zapp, decide to fulfill their dream of travelling by car from Buenos Aires to... Alaska!! In a 1928 Graham-Paige!!! Read more
Published on April 18, 2010 by desperaudio
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good Service
Thank you, book arrived very quickly and I'm enjoying it. If they ever write another please email me. Txs.
Published on April 17, 2010 by Ms. S. Craig
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