Polar Dream: The First Solo Expedition by a Woman and Her Dog to the Magnetic North Pole

You will not be disappointed should you purchase this book. Woman against nature. All odds against her. Hard to put it down.

I always love reading Helen Thayer's books; reading of the adventures and challenges she takes on and the way she views the animals and her great respect for the places she travels in. I didn't enjoy this book quite as much as "Three Among Te Wolves", only because for obvious reasons she couldn't get so close to the polar bears as she did to the wolves, so we missed out on her close up observations of the wild animals she met on her journey.However this book did give the reader a wonderful insight into how she managed her emotions such as the fear experienced walking through polar bear country. It was inspirational to read about her way of accepting the conditions she couldn't change and changing her mindset in order to become positively motivated and therefore ensure her survival. One could certainly remember this when struggling with any sort of hardship in life.Charlie, her dog, was a star, of course. Helen has a great knack of placing the ones she travels with ahead of herself in her tales.If you are an animal lover and love reading about true adventures and grueling challenges of the body and spirit this is the book for you.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Helen Thayer had the guts and stamina to achieve an amazing undertaking, all the while writing in flowing prose which had me laughing at times, as well as cringing at times. I would have given it five stars except for the editing which definitely could have been better. Still I'd recommend it anyone who loves true-life adventure books.

The book is not only educational and inspiring but also a mini-thriller. If a woman at the age of 51 can walk to the magnetic north pole, than a 25 year old or 40 year old should feel moved to accomplish a goal. I enjoyed reading and I actually heard Helen Thayer speak which promted me to purchase her book. She is a risk taker and pushes herself beyond her limits to accomplish her dream(s).

This is a remarkable account of a woman's solo journey on foot (skis) across the arctic wastes, constantly menaced by polar bears, extreme cold and dangerous ice underfoot. A great adventure. I was even more amazed by the epilogue, in which she mentions going back over the same terrain years later with her husband, as well as other crazy adventures, of which I would have liked to have read about those as well.

I read this book several years ago, have bought multiple copies to give to friends. I actually me the author at a lecture I attended. Very impressive and the book Wonderful, Inspiring a great book to encourage young people.

That's what Helen Thayer said when the natives told her she needed a dog team for protection against polar bears. They said you won't hear the bears when they sneak up on your tent at night. She said she'd take just one and that one was Charlie. And, wow what a dog...not used to humans...not a pet, but a bear dog. Luckily they bonded quickly and he not only saved her life more than once, he also became her beloved friend.All of her books are great reads and this one is at the top of the list.

This book is INCREDIBLE! I don't general get much reading time. Everything in my life stopped! I COULD NOT put this book down! Such an amazing journey! The way it is written, you feel as though you are with her. Her writing style pulls you in. You can really feel the emotions of her and her fireless dog and companion Charlie. A MUST read!

i throughly enjoyed this book , as the owner of 10 huskies i could conect with the relationship that grew between her and charliethey are a very loving animal and very much misunderstood by many people,a brave woman to go it alone on this trip i was scared for her at times just reading the book

The book was in reasonable condition. The writing is very gripping especially when polar bears are nearby.

La storia, come viene raccontata, ed il coraggio e la volontà della protagonista sono coinvolgenti. Da leggere per chi ama l'avventura e questi luoghi in cui noi umani non siamo ancora così devastanti come nel resto del pianeta.

Love this book. I love how the author turned a solo expedition journal into a most captivating, inspirational and very interesting story. I especially enjoyed reading her interactions with Charlie, he added so much fun to the journey. Can't put the book down, I would highly recommend this book to readers of all ages.

Il libro è arrivato con qualche giorno di anticipo, un regalo, ma io l'ho letto ed è una storia avvincente scritto molto bene e avvincente.