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The Backyard Adventurer
- Narrated by: Beau Miles
- Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
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The Backyard Adventurer
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Publisher's Summary
After years of adventuring around the globe – running, kayaking, hitchhiking, exploring – Beau Miles came back to his block in country Victoria. Staying put for the first time in years, Beau developed a new kind of lifestyle as the Backyard Adventurer. Whether it was walking 90km to work with no provisions, building a canoe paddle out of scavenged scrap, or running a disused railway line through properties, blackberry thickets, and past inquiring police officers, Beau has been finding ways to satisfy his adventurous spirit close to home.
This book is about conscious experimentation with adventure, making meaning and inspiration out of tins of beans, bits of rubbish, and elbow grease. Beau's backyard exploits are funny, authentic, insightful, and being copied all over the world.
YouTuber, new dad, and self-described oddball who needs to shower more, Beau is what happens when you cross Bear Grylls with Bush Tucker Man. With a PhD in outdoor education, a string of successful short films under his belt, and a boundless passion for discovery, Beau is the real deal.
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- Jenn Larocque
- 2022-09-23
Great!
I ran into Beau's YouTube by accident, I had to get this book, great listen!
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- JA
- 2022-07-28
I bought the book, then I bought the audio.
I like Beau, I like his outlook on the world. Listening to him gives a likeminded individual some comfort and inspiration in what is a disheartening world. As I’ve watched his videos, this book isn’t revelatory, but is a satisfying companion while at work in the garden. Thanks Beau.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-03-29
Amazing and inspiring
After listening to the audiobook I went back to re-watch all of your films. Thanks Beau for all your inspiration.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-09-16
This Is the Reason I Got Audible
It's true. This is the reason I got Audible.
Beau Miles is an unapologetically unique Australian who had ran way too many miles and lived a lot of life. Whether it's his 90KM walk to work, his idea to drink a 20yr old bottle of wine abandoned on the side of the street, or his decision to eat his weight in beans, Beau always manage to find the right lens to focus on the piece of mind that brings out the best of his backyard adventures. His perspective comes from being a father, a husband, an educator, a craftsman and an adventurer. He is so brazenly living, burning every second to light the present on fire that sometimes it makes me feel ashamed to not strive to accomplish more in my own day to day.
Check it out, you can thank me later.
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- Tegan
- 2021-11-05
a behind the scenes view
enjoyed hearing a behind the scenes discussion of the thoughts and events that brought about many of Beau's adventures. if you want to learn more about beau miles and what makes him tick, this is definitely a good book to listen to.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-05-23
Great!
loved it!! This book is a deeper dive into Beau's various videos and adventures! very entertaining and the fact that it was read by the author is hugely beneficial!
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- R Jarvis
- 2021-10-19
Loved it!
If you enjoy story telling, simple pleasures and adventure, this book is more than worth your time! Beau Miles delivers a collection of adventures through story telling that will elicit your full range of emotions. This book had to be delivered by the author in my opinion and having him read it was perfect. Loved it and will buy copies for my like minded gagle of misfit friends.
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- Kent Brooking
- 2021-12-06
Beyond my expectations
Discovered Beaus videos a couple of years back. This man is a hidden gem and his book is too. Thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the book. Would recommend to anyone who is invested in their physical or mental health.
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- Nick
- 2023-11-04
One of the most meaningful and impactful books I have ever read
I am a city-slicker through and through, but after finding Beau’s YouTube channel, and later this book, i find myself realizing what shape some of the holes inside me are.
Beau did not change my life, he showed me one of the ways it could be, and he could not have been more honest, charming, and genuine while doing it. His honesty, willingness to be proven wrong, and child-like love and fascination with the world is inspiring and, even if my journey does not look like his, he has inspired me.
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