Gorge
My 300-Pound Journey Up Kilimanjaro
by Kara Richardson Whitely
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Pub Date Apr 07 2015 | Archive Date Apr 07 2015
Perseus Books Group, Seal Press | Seal Press
Description
Kara Richardson Whitely knew she could reach the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. She had done it once before. That’s why, when she failed in a second attempt, it brought her so low. As she struggled with food addiction and looked for ways to cope with feelings of failure and shame, Kara's weight shot to 360 pounds. Deep in her gorge, Kara realized the only way out was up. She resolved to climb the mountain again and this time, she would reach the summit without waiting for her plus-sized status to disappear.
Gorge: My 300-Pound Journey Up Kilimanjaro is the raw story of Kara’s ascent from the depths of self-doubt to the top of the world. Her difficult but inspiring journey speaks to every woman who has struggled with her self-image or felt that food was controlling her life. Honest and unforgettable, Kara’s journey is one of intense passion, endurance, and self-acceptance. In Gorge, Kara shows that big women can do big things.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"In Gorge, Kara Richardson Whitely takes us where few have dared to go before: thrillingly up to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro and profoundly down to the darkest depths of food addiction. Kara is fearlessly honest and powerfully intelligent. I was moved and inspired by every page of this beautiful book."
—Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781580055598 |
| PRICE | $17.00 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Tina A, Librarian
My short review would be I LOVED THIS BOOK.
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this one but I was captivated by the blurb and wanted to know more.
Sure, I can honestly say that I have never had any burning desire to hike up the Kilmanjaro but I was fascinated by the premise that a woman weighing 300 lbs could do it (or even wanted to do it).
What followed was an absolutely amazing and inspiring story of Kara who faced both her body issues and her fears about what lay ahead on her journey.
This book worked so well for me because it represents Kara's connection with the mountain and her weight issues. Throughout the book you can feel that often what Kara was feeling or thinking could easily be applied to both her trek and her life at the same time - the juxtaposition of both - the reality of an overweight woman daring to tackle such a huge task, while at the same time not managing to put down the candy was a fascinating and EXTREMELY TRUE look at what food addiction is.
I loved, loved this story and felt for Kara every painful step of the way.
I also loved how Kara does not preach or tell us that she found a miracle by attempting this trek. Rather it is about a woman and her feelings and thoughts as she tries to do something that has always been a dream.
I cannot say enough good things about this book and kudos to the title - this is an inspiring read for anyone, but especially for women who think food addiction means the end of your life.
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