Jason Lewis es un aclamado aventurero y autor cuya obra promueve la sostenibilidad global. Es reconocido como la primera persona en circunnavegar la Tierra únicamente por medios de propulsión humana, completando un viaje de trece años a través de cinco continentes y océanos utilizando métodos como caminar, andar en bicicleta y remar. Considerada un logro histórico, su expedición implicó una increíble diversidad de métodos de viaje. Lewis también ha establecido récords adicionales para cruces del Atlántico y el Pacífico propulsados por humanos, consolidándose como un orador convincente y un defensor de la exploración sostenible.
The narrative follows an adventurer who endures a series of harrowing experiences across the globe, including a crocodile attack in Australia, blood poisoning in the Pacific, and malaria in Indonesia and China. His perilous journey also includes surviving acute mountain sickness in the Himalayas, a near-fatal car accident in Colorado, and wrongful imprisonment for espionage in Sudan. Each challenge showcases his resilience and determination in the face of life-threatening situations.
From the beginnings of the "American experiment," Jason Lewis describes the judicial unraveling of our liberties and offers insight into the factors that play a part in the continued erosion of our constitutional protections--as evidenced poignantly by recent Court decisions related to healthcare, same-sex marriage, and the federal response to the controversial immigration law in Arizona. In "Power Divided is Power Checked," Lewis reminds us that the concept of states' rights, as bequeathed by the Founding Fathers to a grateful nation, was about a constitutional framework intended to limit the missteps of government and provide the greatest amount of freedom and decision-making power to the citizens of "several states." He defines the essence of our constitutional republic and highlights the legal history of the relationship between the states and the federal government. Lewis sounds the alarm for states' rights and offers a way out of the constitutional malaise the nation finds itself in. And, if his prescription for returning power to the states seems radical, Lewis would argue that this is only because we are unaware of just how far American has drifted from our limited government tradition. He calls upon us to understand what it means to live in America, recognize how fragile our republic has become, reclaim our tradition, and in doing so, reclaim our freedom.
In this thrilling conclusion, seasoned explorer Jason and novice sailor April face the perilous challenges of navigating their pedal-powered boat, Moksha, through the treacherous waters of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Their journey tests their resilience and teamwork as they confront the unpredictable elements of the sea, highlighting themes of adventure and personal growth against a stunning natural backdrop.
After a devastating hit-and-run accident leaves him with shattered legs, adventurer Jason Lewis faces the daunting challenge of recovery and the uncertainty of whether he will walk again. Despite the odds, he is determined to complete his journey across North America on inline skates, showcasing resilience and the human spirit in the face of adversity. The narrative explores themes of perseverance and the will to overcome life's obstacles.
Allein mit Muskelkraft 74842 Kilometer: Jason Lewis umrundet auf einer epischen Reise in mehr als 13 Jahren den Globus. Sein Abenteuer führt ihn im Pedalboot über den Atlantik und auf Inlineskates durch die USA, mit dem Fahrrad ins Outback und im Kajak auf den Nil. Weder Piraten noch Krokodile, Krankheiten oder schwere Unfälle können ihn dabei stoppen. Packend und mit brillantem Humor erzählt der sympathische Brite von seiner Rekordexpedition, dem Leben jenseits gesellschaftlicher Tretmühlen und einem bewussten Umgang mit unserem Planeten. Ein Meilenstein der Reiseliteratur in zwei attraktiven Bänden.
