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The Pants of Perspective

One Woman's 3,000 Kilometre Running Adventure Through the Wilds of New Zealand

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The Pants of Perspective

By: Anna McNuff
Narrated by: Anna McNuff
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"A thrilling, coming-of-age journey that will make you yearn to go on your own adventures.” (Runner's World)

Anna was never anything like those "real" runners on telly - all spindly limbs, tiny shorts, and split times - but when she read about New Zealand’s 3,000-kilometer-long Te Araroa Trail, she began to wonder...perhaps being a "real" runner was overrated. Maybe she could just run it anyway?

Travelling alone through New Zealand’s backcountry for 148 days, she scrambled through forests, along ridgelines, over mountain passes, along beaches, and across swollen rivers. Running up to 52 kilometers in a day, she slept wild most nights and was taken into the homes and hearts of the Kiwi people in between.

The Pants of Perspective is a witty, colorful, and at times painfully raw account of a journey to the edge of what a woman believes herself to be capable of. It is a coming-of-age story that will lead you on a roller-coaster ride through fear, vulnerability, courage, and failure.

For anyone who has ever dreamt of taking on a great challenge but felt too afraid to begin - this story is for you.

©2017 Anna McNuff (P)2018 Anna McNuff Running & Jogging Women Witty Inspiring Funny Heartfelt
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"Beaming with limitless ambition, positivity and enthusiasm." (Women’s Running)
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Anna's enthusiasm for life is heard throughout this book and Anna's narration makes you feel like you're running every step with her. This book makes you realise that we're are capable of so much and we have so much exploring to do. looking forward to listening to the Barefoot Perspective

Inspirational story from an incredible woman

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Loved it. Even though I am not a runner, I found Anna's so engaging and really relatable. Really so inspiring.

Funny and inspiring

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This is ace!! Great adventure, lovely writing and the narration is spot on. Oodles of enthusiasm and positivity to rekindle your love for life and humans. I laughed out loud frequently and will listen to this book again next time I need a reality check and a giggle.

Too fantabulous for words!

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Such a fun book to listen to and inspiring to boot. Makes me want to grab my own backpack (and partner, though she isn't quite as Keen) and head out on an adventure right now! (If we weren't still in Lockdown) Will recommend this book for sure 😁

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A fun, honest, inspiring journey! I listened to this while on my own in New Zealand. Loved it!

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