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Winterdance

The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod

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Winterdance

By: Gary Paulsen
Narrated by: Danny Campbell
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Fueled by a passion for running dogs, Gary Paulsen entered the Iditarod - the 1,180-mile sled-dog race through the Alaskan wilderness - in dangerous ignorance and with a fierce determination. For 17 days, he and his team of dogs endured blinding wind, snowstorms, frostbite, dogfights, moose attacks, sleeplessness, hallucinations - and the relentless push to go on.

Winterdance is the enthralling account of a "stunning wilderness journey of discovery and transformation" (Chicago Tribune), lived and told by "the best author of man-against-nature adventures writing today" (Publishers Weekly).

©1994 Gary Paulsen (P)2019 Tantor Pets & Animal Care Winter Sports Sports Wilderness Funny Witty Inspiring
Thrilling Adventure • Heartwarming Bond • Excellent Performance • Vivid Descriptions • Emotional Depth • Superb Reading
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A great story of a man’s love of dogs and dog racing. I enjoyed this book written about a man who only begins to shadow the intestinal fortitude, determination and sacrifice that must be present to enter The Great Race. The bond felt with his team, and the over whelming obsession that is racing is tangible and will be enjoyed by anyone who loves dogs and has a competitive spirit.

A glimpse of the unimaginable!

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I loved this book! It felt like you were along beside Gary Paulson on the sled! I looked forward each day to getting back in the sled. Great details and stories of his true life experiences. Funny, sad, and shocking at times. Not going to spoil it, but the ending...left me thinking for several days. I plan to read this book again. I think it one of Paulson's best!

Plan to read again!

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I immensely enjoyed this book and the recount by the author of his first Iditarod race in Alaska. As I listen, I live vicariously through Mr. Paulsen’s experiences during the race. A very funny, exhilarating and fun story.

Unparalleled and masterful story telling by Mr. Paulsen.

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My 28 year old and I got to see Gary Paulsen give a talk years ago. We got a signed paper copy which I read and loved. I rarely reread books, but I listened to this for a buddy read. The narrator helps add another dimension to this book and I enjoyed it even more. I even made my 28 year old listen to the funniest chapter with me. I highly recommend this book!

Fantastic exciting story with loads of humor

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Great read.... didn't know how intense the Iditarod was. would definitely read again... thank you

great book

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I loved the narration. I have read the book, but it has been a long time. Makes you laugh, cry and even think about life.
Fabulous.

Love it!

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This is a beautifully written story about the challenges of a novice musher training and running the Iditarod. However, the descriptions of the Alaskan landscape and the bond between Paulsen and his team are what make this story really special. There are some criticism in other reviews about the performance and the language. I thought the performance was excellent, The reading of some of the cliff hanging (sometimes literally) sections was superb, and his voice matched the voice you would expect of Gary Paulsen. There is some profanity, but it is fitting with the challenges that the author is sharing.

The bond between a musher and his team.

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Great book! I follow the Iditarod and was great to hear the behind the scene side.

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This is a great story! We really enjoyed it and couldn’t stop listening! Perfect for a road trip. But I would say it is PG-13 rate due to the ‘rough’ language. I would not recommend listening to with young kids around.

Great story, rough language

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not my usual . someone recommended this one and I'm so glad. fun, interesting. lot's of laughs.

a wonderful surprise

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