Helen Thayer is een gevierde auteur en internationaal spreker wiens geschriften voortkomen uit buitengewone en veeleisende levenservaringen. Haar werk richt zich op thema's als veerkracht, ontdekking en de diepe band tussen mensen en de wildernis. Door middel van meeslepende verhalen deelt ze inzichten uit haar reizen naar de verste uithoeken van de aarde, waarbij ze de kracht van de menselijke geest benadrukt.
At age 63, Thayer, bestselling author of "Polar Dream," fulfilled her lifelong dream of crossing Mongolia's Gobi Desert. In the book, she takes readers on a trip through a little-known landscape and introduces them to the culture of the nomadic people.
At age 63, Thayer, bestselling author of "Polar Dream," fulfilled her lifelong dream of crossing Mongolia's Gobi Desert. In the book, she takes readers on a trip through a little-known landscape and introduces them to the culture of the nomadic people.
Set against the harsh backdrop of the Arctic, this true adventure recounts the extraordinary bond between an Inuit sled dog and his owner, Helen Thayer. After saving her from polar bear attacks during her historic solo ski to the magnetic North Pole, the dog, later named Charlie, became a celebrated protector and companion. His journey from a fearsome guardian of the village to a beloved pet on a farm showcases his loyalty and charm, capturing the hearts of adventure enthusiasts and highlighting the profound connections between humans and animals.