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Anna's Adventures Boxset: Books 1 - 3: The Pants of Perspective, The United States of Adventure, Llama Drama.
The complete collection of bestselling adventure books from Anna McNuff.
Saddle up for a series of adventuresome from running the length of New Zealand, cycling through every state of USA and pedalling along the spine of South America's Andean Mountains. Hilarious, heartwarming and refreshingly down-to-earth - these are stories that will leave you feeling like you've been on a wild adventure from the comfort of your armchair.
A boxset that you won't want to put down.
WHAT AMAZON READERS ARE
★★★★★ 'Funny, honest and the perfect read to make you think about having your own adventure!'
★★★★★ 'Anna's books keep getting better and better.'
★★★★★ 'A magnificent account of adventure.'
★★★★★ 'Super entertaining. I laughed and cried along with you'
★★★★★ 'Anna's tale of struggle, vulnerability, self-reliance, dogged determination and personal growth are a joy to read.'
★★★★★ 'I'm not a runner. I'm not a cyclist. I'm not an adventurer. I thought I wouldn't enjoy this but I LOVED IT!'
★★★★★ 'Such a captivating book! Truly a travel book with a difference'
★★★★★ 'A brilliant, inspirational read!'
★★★★★ 'Wow. Wow. Wow. Just wow.'
BOOK DESCRIPTIONS (abbreviated)
① The Pants of One woman's 3,000km running adventure through the wilds of New Zealand
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-kilometre-long Te Araroa Trail, she began to wonder… perhaps being a ‘real’ runner was overrated.
Maybe she could just run it anyway?
The Pants of Perspective is a witty, colourful 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 which 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.
② The United States of A life-changing journey through every state of America
Disillusioned with corporate London life and with no previous experience as a long-distance cyclist, Anna decides to clamber atop a beautiful pink bicycle (named Boudica) and set out on an 11,000-mile journey on her own, through each and every state of the USA. Dodging floods, blizzards and electrical storms, she pedals side by side with mustangs of the Wild West, through towering redwood forests, past the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains and on to the volcanos of Hawaii. A stunning tale of self-discovery told through the eyes of a woman who couldn’t help but wonder if there was more to life, and more to America too. (previously published as 50 Shades of The USA)
③ Llama A two-woman, 5,500-mile cycling adventure through South America
Why take the shortest, most direct route through life, when you could choose the wiggliest, most mountainous one possible?&l
Saddle up for a series of adventuresome from running the length of New Zealand, cycling through every state of USA and pedalling along the spine of South America's Andean Mountains. Hilarious, heartwarming and refreshingly down-to-earth - these are stories that will leave you feeling like you've been on a wild adventure from the comfort of your armchair.
A boxset that you won't want to put down.
WHAT AMAZON READERS ARE
★★★★★ 'Funny, honest and the perfect read to make you think about having your own adventure!'
★★★★★ 'Anna's books keep getting better and better.'
★★★★★ 'A magnificent account of adventure.'
★★★★★ 'Super entertaining. I laughed and cried along with you'
★★★★★ 'Anna's tale of struggle, vulnerability, self-reliance, dogged determination and personal growth are a joy to read.'
★★★★★ 'I'm not a runner. I'm not a cyclist. I'm not an adventurer. I thought I wouldn't enjoy this but I LOVED IT!'
★★★★★ 'Such a captivating book! Truly a travel book with a difference'
★★★★★ 'A brilliant, inspirational read!'
★★★★★ 'Wow. Wow. Wow. Just wow.'
BOOK DESCRIPTIONS (abbreviated)
① The Pants of One woman's 3,000km running adventure through the wilds of New Zealand
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-kilometre-long Te Araroa Trail, she began to wonder… perhaps being a ‘real’ runner was overrated.
Maybe she could just run it anyway?
The Pants of Perspective is a witty, colourful 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 which 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.
② The United States of A life-changing journey through every state of America
Disillusioned with corporate London life and with no previous experience as a long-distance cyclist, Anna decides to clamber atop a beautiful pink bicycle (named Boudica) and set out on an 11,000-mile journey on her own, through each and every state of the USA. Dodging floods, blizzards and electrical storms, she pedals side by side with mustangs of the Wild West, through towering redwood forests, past the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains and on to the volcanos of Hawaii. A stunning tale of self-discovery told through the eyes of a woman who couldn’t help but wonder if there was more to life, and more to America too. (previously published as 50 Shades of The USA)
③ Llama A two-woman, 5,500-mile cycling adventure through South America
Why take the shortest, most direct route through life, when you could choose the wiggliest, most mountainous one possible?&l
1088 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2020
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March 29, 2022
loved it loved it loved it
Always an inspiration. All had insight, honesty, adventure (perfect for travel deprived covid times) and seriously I think mcnuff and I could be friends. That is how she makes you feel! Well done! Thankyou for inspiring us!
Always an inspiration. All had insight, honesty, adventure (perfect for travel deprived covid times) and seriously I think mcnuff and I could be friends. That is how she makes you feel! Well done! Thankyou for inspiring us!
February 2, 2021
Brilliant read
Thoroughly enjoyed all three books brilliant escape during lockdown . Very honest and down to earth. Well done Anna for chasing your dreams and sharing them.
Thoroughly enjoyed all three books brilliant escape during lockdown . Very honest and down to earth. Well done Anna for chasing your dreams and sharing them.
June 20, 2021
Brilliant read
Well written
Fun
Inspiring
I'm afraid you may be completely bonkers but amazing nonetheless
As a much less talented rower myself, I salute you
Well written
Fun
Inspiring
I'm afraid you may be completely bonkers but amazing nonetheless
As a much less talented rower myself, I salute you
April 26, 2024
Great journey
I have the EBook with Anna’s 3 big adventures (New Zealand running, US cycling, and South America cycling). I’ve enjoyed each one because Anna is just so darn likable. Loved reading about the ups and downs of the mountains, and the emotions. I aspire to be able to talk things out as well as Anna and Faye. I guess I need to read about her UK marathons. And I’m waiting for you ladies to climb Aconcagua.
I have the EBook with Anna’s 3 big adventures (New Zealand running, US cycling, and South America cycling). I’ve enjoyed each one because Anna is just so darn likable. Loved reading about the ups and downs of the mountains, and the emotions. I aspire to be able to talk things out as well as Anna and Faye. I guess I need to read about her UK marathons. And I’m waiting for you ladies to climb Aconcagua.
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