Beyond Fear; A Harrowing Journey Across New Guinea

by Joel P. Kramer

The inspiring story of two men crossing the world's most remote terrain.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Liberty {LittyLibby} · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was lent to me by my daughter-in-law when I said I was in the mood for adventure/explorer reading. It was written by a distant cousin of hers.
It was well-written, and I enjoyed reading about the indigenous people of New Guinea, and the adventure and struggle of the expedition. It's quite dated though, written in 1995, and written from a very us/them Western Christian perspective. I would have liked to read more about interactions with the people of New Guinea and less about the author's uber-prideful personality. I hope he grew up a bit and is kind and humble nowadays. He wasn't a nice guy, and I also didn't appreciate the way he made everything about good and evil. For instance, bats aren't evil, nor are they a portent of bad juju.
This was written from a very naive spiritual paradigm, and I kept that in mind as I tried to enjoy the adventure aspect.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great first hand experience and an awesome young man who I've had the pleasure of meeting!

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an honest an inspiring account of the way two young young men faced an extreme ordeal and overcame, against all odds, to complete an expedition that even the locals thought impossible. Joel Kramer, the author, became a family friend last summer when we met in Israel. The incredible focus and drive that he displayed in completing this expedition are still evident in his life. The experience was a defining one which strengthened his character and vision, which he now channels into Christian apologetics related to anthropology and archeology. My three boys will definitely read this book! Joel was a great author to meet!

[Anne S · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved it! Course, it helped that I already heard the story directly from the author, but the book went more into detail. One of those things that I would never even consider doing, but pretty fascinating to read about.

[Jonathan Woodyard · Rating 5 out of 5]

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