Mother of God

An Extraordinary Journey into the Uncharted Tributaries of the Western Amazon

By: Paul Rosolie

Narrated by: Jonathan Yen

For fans of The Lost City of Z, Walking the Amazon, and Turn Right at Machu Picchu comes naturalist and explorer Paul Rosolie’s extraordinary adventure in the uncharted tributaries of the Western Amazon - a tale of discovery that vividly captures the awe, beauty, and isolation of this endangered land and presents an impassioned call to save it.

In the Madre de Dios - Mother of God - region of Peru, where the Amazon River begins its massive flow, the Andean Mountain cloud forests fall into lowland Amazon Rainforest, creating the most biodiversity-rich place on the planet. In January 2006, when he was just a restless eighteen-year-old hungry for adventure, Paul Rosolie embarked on a journey to the west Amazon that would transform his life.

Venturing alone into some of the most inaccessible reaches of the jungle, he encountered giant snakes, floating forests, isolated tribes untouched by outsiders, prowling jaguars, orphaned baby anteaters, poachers in the black market trade in endangered species, and much more. Yet today, the primordial forests of the Madre de Dios are in danger from developers, oil giants, and gold miners eager to exploit its natural resources.

In Mother of God, this explorer and conservationist relives his amazing odyssey exploring the heart of this wildest place on earth. When he began delving deeper in his search for the secret Eden, spending extended periods in isolated solitude, he found things he never imagined could exist. “Alone and miniscule against a titanic landscape I have seen the depths of the Amazon, the guts of the jungle where no men go, Rosolie writes. “But as the legendary explorer Percy Fawcett warned, ‘the few remaining unknown places of the world exact a price for their secrets.’”

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Captivating, well written, and great narrator!

This book is a truly amazing account of Paul’s passion for the Amazon, but more importantly deep connection with wildlife, nature, and life. I’ve always known the importance of the rainforests, but never could fathom wanting to be in the jungle. His story and accounts enriched my life and deepens my appreciation for all things nature and wildlife!

Keeps You Hooked From Start To Finish

An extremely captivating and informative read that draws you in, and never lets you go. Paul Rosalie captures your imagination and places you in the middle of the wildest place that you could imagine.

Encouraging

I loved this book! It's one of the best books about the Amazon. Just as good as "The Lost City of Z" and "Turn Right at Machu Picchu." Makes me wanna book a trip down there to experience the best kind of adventure in this modern era.

amazing storytelling

I love this man. this was an epic story of a wild place. way to go Paul

Jungle Keeper Indeed

Excellent portrayal of a passionate defender of one of the last frontiers on this planet.