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This was a Goodreads First Read giveaway win. The title and concept drew me in, I mean, how exactly does a white woman even begin on a path to become a Maasai warrior? I just had to know!

What I found most interesting about Mindy's journey was how much more likely the men she would eventually join were so much more willing to let some unknown white woman try to become a warrior than their own women. This is probably because Lanet, her guide on this journey and now good friend, was interested in changing the old ways and saw Mindy and her friend Becca as a proof of concept that wouldn't deeply affect the tribes if the experiment failed. If Mindy and Becca couldn't handle the rigors of warrior training, it could just be one of those wild campfire stories of the two crazy white women who thought they could be warriors like the men. However, if they succeeded, it could mean huge things for the Maasai women.

At times during the training, Mindy shocked me with her sudden squeamishness or belligerence. She knew what she signed up for, but still occasionally balked when asked to do something the other warriors did (this mainly seemed to include the odd-to-her dietary choices of the other warriors), and while I understand her reluctance, it was still her choice to take this path and do as the warriors do.

Overall a super enjoyable read that will motivate you to achieve your own goals. Mindy certainly has determination. Once she sets her mind to something, it's going to be hard to stop her.
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regularguy5mb | 1 outra crítica | Jan 20, 2017 |
Wearing another culture like an artsy wooden necklace around your neck? No, I don't think so.
 
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gaeta1 | 1 outra crítica | Nov 9, 2013 |

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