Pink Boots and A Machete: My Journey from NFL Cheerleader to National Geographic Explorer

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There's a nice balance of stories which make this a book to appeal to a wide range of people -- from teens looking for an inspirational leader to adventure readers to armchair travelers who vicariously enjoy extreme exploits from the comfort of home. Moving into the Nineties, cheerleader outfits began to take on a more modern version, with many teams exposing their midriffs in tight two-piece ensembles.I wanted to know a bit more about her attitude, approach and emotions, but in a memoir that spanned numerous accomplishments, dangers and life twists and turns, depth and breadth are often sadly, but necessarily, sacrificed. But what is important is that they'll learn how important it is to do something you love, how hard work can help to get you there, and finally, how important it is to be yourself. On the other hand -- she does a terrific job of keeping things light, imparting information without sounding too lecture-y, and being willing to laugh at herself.

Written in a breezy style that will be welcome to reality television aficionados, this National Geographic Wild co-host knows her audience and has crafted an appealing memoir that will be particularly welcome to outdoor wannabes.

Getting through this novel was tedious at times simply due to how annoying the author was, but her explorations and adventures somewhat speak for themselves. I really enjoyed this memoir which also dealt with the urgent need for conservation of endangered species and their habitats. Mireya takes us on a journey from her Cuban roots in Miami to her brief stint as a Miami Dolphins cheerleader to the jungle of a Madagascar and so on. Turning off the personalized advertising setting won’t stop you from seeing Etsy ads, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive.

You will find yourself hard pressed to remember this is an autobiography and not an adventure novel. One of the most influential - and certainly most iconic - cultural revolutions in American history, the Harlem Renaissance offers a compelling repertoire for both seasoned and novice book collectors. Pink Boots and a Machete is an empowering autobiography detailing how one humble, tree-climbing, bug-collecting tomboy evolved into one of the most recognizable primatologists and television adventurers on the planet.An interesting and easy read, it has the right amount of personal story and science along with a healthy dose of self-deprecation. Personalized advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out.

Another shot from the 1980s shows a group of cheerleaders demonstrating their moves at a 1986 football game in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's never going to be held up as an example of incredible writing, that's for sure -- and, frankly, I think the contrast between cheerleader and explorer was overplayed. Because seriously, did she really, only shortly after surviving a near-death encounter with a frayed rope, look down at her fingers and notice that she needed a manicure?EXCLUSIVEKate is reunited with her three children for the first time in two weeks after leaving hospital.