Tamar Glouberman takes readers on the ride of a lifetime in her stunning whitewater memoir, which expertly tackles themes of sexism, mental health, and what it means to trust in yourself in a world that rocks that boat. In Chasing Rivers, Glouberman showcases adventures that make the pulse race while making even a novice explorer feel like they belong, while the gorgeous imagery brings unique ports of call to life as if you too are standing at the river's edge. As a guide, countless guests trusted Glouberman to lead them through whitewater rapids, and as an author, readers can rest assured that in Chasing Rivers, they will be entertained, captivated, and above all, told a beautiful true tale of guts, survival, and heart.”—Kelly S. Thompson, author of Girls Need Not Apply: Field Notes from the Forces
"Chasing Rivers is a pulse-pounding account of an unconventional, gutsy woman who quashed her self-doubt to carve out a joyful, adrenaline-filled life as a whitewater raft guide. Though Glouberman never shies away from the tough stuff—the PTSD and grief that often accompanies high risk sports—this is ultimately a story of self-forgiveness, healing, and letting go. The writing is as spunky, vulnerable and bold as the narrator, and you will not want to put this book down.”—Jan Redford, author of End of the Rope: Mountains, Marriage & Motherhood
“Glouberman reaches out a generous hand and pulls us into her raft and her life, taking us on a breathless, ferocious journey through the depths of her outer and inner worlds.”—Anna Maxymiw, author of Minique
“Tamar Glouberman’s affecting memoir of a life lived on and shaped by rivers takes readers on a mesmerizing journey through some of the wild¬est places in the world while mapping the remote corners of the heart. An undercurrent of trauma pulls at every bend, amplifying in size and strength across BC, the Galapagos Islands, Grand Canyon, Inuvik, Yukon, New York. . . reaching a breaking point that is startling and ultimately tri¬umphant. This is a story of healing, self-discovery, and an unwavering tenacious resilience—an ecological manifesto as much as a personal one.”—John Vigna, author of No Man’s Land
