Feel Free Read DANCING WITH DEATH: An Epic and Inspiring Travel Adventure DOC

Fans of Jon Krakauer will devour this gripping tale of adventure, survival, and a search for life's deeper meaning. One day you're a Microsoft program manager doing everything modern society defines as "success." Certain there's more to life, you walk away from "the American dream" and explore the world, eventually leading you to paddle a kayak all the way from California to Panama. It's not your everyday story, but how many of us fantasize of walking away from the daily grind and launching a grand adventure? That's exactly what Jean-Philippe Soulé did in real life, and that's what makes his adventure memoir such a compelling read. Two men, three years, seven countries, 3000 miles... Dancing with Death. Like many of us, Soulé spent his youth reading about the captivating sea adventures of Jacques Cousteau and dreaming of exploring the seven seas. The difference is... Soulé made his dreams come true. Now known for his photographic work for National Geographic, the United Nations, Digital Camera, and other reputable outlets, Soulé has morphed from that starry-eyed child to a recognized explorer. But first he had to abandon the conditioning of the modern world and dare to do the impossible: lead global expeditions, capture the beauty with his camera, and be transformed by the people he met along the way, including the Mentawai, an indigenous clan of hunter-gatherers who welcomed him as one of their own when he settled with them in the Siberut tropical jungle. Now, Soulé is sharing a riveting true story of his most epic adventure to date, and what a story it is! In the late 1990's when he embarked on the Central American Sea Kayak Expedition 2000 (CASKE 2000) with his travel partner Luke Shullenberger, Soulé knew it would be a life-changing experience. But now, with more than 20 years of wisdom under his belt, he reflects on this enlightening journey from a different perspective, combining those hard-earned lessons into an inspiring collection that will encourage readers to make the most of this one brief life. Dancing with Death documents this incredible real-life tale of exploration, endurance, and self-discovery as Soulé and Shullenberger kayak across the most dangerous and beautiful waters of the world. During this grueling rite-of-passage, the two men face every manner of threat, from sharks, crocodiles, and bandits to stormy seas, malaria, and their own mortality--all in search of a deeper connection to Mother Nature and the indigenous communities who revere her most. This riveting travel memoir of physical and emotional endurance will leave readers breathless as they experience the pair's victories, misfortunes, and sacrifices. A true lesson in resilience, this story unfolds as an evocative, gripping narrative coupled with award-winning photographs to deliver a must-read for anyone who longs to go beyond the beaten path. Readers of all ages will enjoy embarking on this once-in-a-lifetime transformational voyage while exploring new cultures and learning that life is what we make it... if only we dare to reach for our dreams.  "An unforgettable escapade of ultimate danger and discovery..."--   Joel R. Dennstedt for Readers' Favorite"A noble mission loaded with adventure, drama and intrigue!"-- Patti Todd"Wonderful story about the human spirit."-- Douglas L Hillary Winner of Four international Book Awards:Winner of the 2019 KBR Kindle Book AwardsWinner of the 2019 International Book AwardsWinner of the 2019 Reader's Favorite Book AwardWinner of the 2019 IAN Book of the Year Awardsand Semi-Finalist of the 2019 Chanticleer International Book Awards