Books matching: personal reflections on self reliance
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'Tracks: A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback' by Robyn Davidson is a memoir recounting the author's incredible journey of trekking across the Australian desert with her three camels. The narrative captures both the physical challenges and emotional growth experienced by Davidson during the expedition. Readers are taken through a vivid description of the Australian Outback, indigenous customs, and the author's personal reflections on self-reliance, determination, and resilience. Davidson's writing style blends humor, sadness, and introspection, creating a compelling account of her exploration and encounters during the challenging trek.
I ARRIVED IN THE ALICE at five a.m. with a dog, six dollars and a small suitcase full of inappropriate clothes. ‘Bring a cardigan for the evenings,’ the brochure said. A freezing wind whipped grit dow...- #2
Save:Henry David Thoreau's 'Walden and Civil Disobedience' is a collection of writings that delve into themes of nature, self-reliance, contemplation, and individual responsibility. The book follows Thoreau's experiment in simple living at Walden Pond, where he reflects on the wonders of nature, the ways of man, and the human condition. Through his observations of the changing seasons and wildlife, Thoreau invites readers to contemplate their own place in the world and the universe. In 'Civil Disobedience', Thoreau presents a classic protest against government interference with individual liberty, advocating for passive resistance and influencing non-violent resistance movements worldwide.
1823 The Thoreau family returns to Concord, where Henry’s father takes over the family pencil-making business. Henry enters the Concord Center School. Continued financial strain forces his mother to t...
