"What a very nice memoir!"
Summary
Blood clot survivor, Dawne Archer (aka Trekker Girl) tells her story of
family trauma, friendship rekindled and what seemed like 'a good idea
at the time'. Was trekking the Sahara Desert a step too far in her efforts
to fundraise for Thrombosis UK?
family trauma, friendship rekindled and what seemed like 'a good idea
at the time'. Was trekking the Sahara Desert a step too far in her efforts
to fundraise for Thrombosis UK?
"I suffer from Survivor Gilt, why did my Dad die from his blood clot
while I lived through mine? At the age of 26 I experienced two clots;
one in my leg and another in my lung. People tell me "You're lucky
to be alive!" And they are right.
while I lived through mine? At the age of 26 I experienced two clots;
one in my leg and another in my lung. People tell me "You're lucky
to be alive!" And they are right.
Having made it to my 50s, I now live a fuller and more active life than
ever before, although most people would say that trekking in the
Sahara Desert to raise money for charity was perhaps a step too far.
ever before, although most people would say that trekking in the
Sahara Desert to raise money for charity was perhaps a step too far.
After being contacted by a friend I last saw 35 years before, I rashely
signed up for this trek which pushed me way beyond my normal limits
of endurance.
signed up for this trek which pushed me way beyond my normal limits
of endurance.
Join me on my journey through the trials and tribulation of this
adventure. Laugh and cry with me. This is my story."
adventure. Laugh and cry with me. This is my story."
With blood clots, knowing what to look for might save your live or that
of someone close to you. Trombosis UK works hard to educate both the
public and the health professionals to 'Spot the Clot'.
of someone close to you. Trombosis UK works hard to educate both the
public and the health professionals to 'Spot the Clot'.
All profits from sales of this book will be donated to Thrombosis UK.
My Review
First of all: I must admit - I'm a fan of deserts too, so the book cover really
attracted me. The walking part is something else.
attracted me. The walking part is something else.
I liked the way the author talked about her life, her illness
and her amazing travel plan. She's very positive!
She wrote honestly and the book read easily as I wanted to continue
reading.
reading.
She described her travels detailled. It was chronological and
good structured. And I also did like the photographs and the comments
as well!
good structured. And I also did like the photographs and the comments
as well!
I'm really certain now. When we can travel again: Morocco is on
the wish list!
the wish list!
I would recommend Trekker Girl - Morocco Bound to anyone who
loves fair travel memoirs. I like to give with lots of pleasure and support a
5* rating.
loves fair travel memoirs. I like to give with lots of pleasure and support a
5* rating.
The Author
I was pleasantly surprised that the author organises a fundraising for
Thrombosis UK. Fundraising on this link.
Thrombosis UK. Fundraising on this link.
I would love to read more about your other adventures.
We love memoirs
I received a free copy via the We love memoirs group, the friendliest group
on Facebook.
on Facebook.
