3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World

By: Polly Letofsky

Narrated by: Polly Letofsky

Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home and headed west across four continents and over 14,000 miles - by foot - to become the first woman to walk around the world. In a spirit of adventure, along with the goal of raising global awareness for breast cancer, strangers welcomed her into their homes. The world had embraced her. But in the middle of Polly's journey, 9/11 flung us all into a crossroads in world history, and she found herself navigating a vastly changing world.

©2011 Polly Letofsky (P)2014 Polly Letofsky

A great adventure!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! This book has so many elements. Up and personal with cultures we know little about from Polly's firsthand experiences as a woman walking through countries like India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Turkey as a woman talking about breast health! She has a way of meeting "trail angels" (a term I took from hiking narratives) all over the world. She is a great story teller and I enjoyed every minute of it.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the detail that Polly went in to and the characters she met along the way. It was fantastically entertaining. At times I almost felt like I was walking along side her. I got scared for her when she was all alone in foreign countries that she didn't understand the culture. I loved her resilience but mostly her ability to tell a story made this book so much fun.

What does Polly Letofsky bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Polly seems to relieve some of her experiences bringing real emotion as she recounts the characters and her experiences. We feel her pain, disappointment, anxiety and also her excitement, sense of adventure and her successes. Polly had to read this book. No narrator could have done it justice.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Sure, at times I laughed and times I cried. When she talked about the woman she hired to run her foundation and how that took a bad turn I felt very sad and angry too. Several times I laughed out loud too, which is funny as I listened while I ran. Here I am laughing out loud as I'm running. I'm sure some of the people walking by though I'd lost it.

Any additional comments?

This was by far one of my favorite books. I am so glad I found it but I felt like it was a hidden gem. It didn't come up on any of my recommendations and I had to search kind of deep on the biographies and memoirs. I hope others will find this book took. It was just what I was searching for. Polly is a character herself and you feel you get to know her. Now, at times she gets a little excited and initially sounds over the top. Then you realize the incident she is recounting warrants such a reaction such as a flying cow! I got used to it before too long and then enjoyed the pure emotion she brought to her story telling. She is one of the best writers when it comes to describing her surroundings and the characters she meets. You feel as if you are there. You don't have to be an adventurer like Polly to enjoy this book, the book is rich with different characters including Polly herself. I highly recommend this book to all!

Amazing story! Like taking a vacation!

Polly's trek around the world is funny, insightful, and heart warming! She gives you a true glimpse into the different cultures, traditions and food all while teaching perseverance and patience and the importance of a good support system and a sense of humor!

Highly recommend!

Bravo Polly! What a great story! I listened to it on my own ( lame by comparison) walks and enjoyed every step.

I “ met” the author at a zoom meeting at a local writers club. I was intrigued by her story and glad I followed up with a listen. As a world traveler in my former life, I delighted at her mimicking the locals and sticking her foot in her mouth. I could relate to much of it and her spirit and sense of humor came through on every page. A walk around the world in 5 years is a tremendous feat. She did it with much grace.

I highly recommend this delightful, offbeat book. The audio is narrated by Polly herself and she does a great job. Thank you, Polly It was a lot of fun!

So much fun to listen to while I "walk along"!

If you could sum up 3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World in three words, what would they be?

Inspiring, adventure, connections

Who was your favorite character and why?

Polly herself! I love the detailed descriptions of the people she met and experiences she had - especially with local foods and customs.

What does Polly Letofsky bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I did read the book and loved it. But hearing Polly tell her story adds so much more color and fun to it. Listening to the book was like hanging out with Polly and listening to her in person.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

It had nothing to do with the shoes.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended!

Very entertaining

Entertaining, inspirational and thought provoking. We listened to Polly read her story to us traveling by car.

What a story & What a storyteller!!

What made the experience of listening to 3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World the most enjoyable?

Polly was a keynote speaker at a conference I attended. That's where I was enchanted by her story of walking around the world. I laughed out loud while reading the book; but to listen to Polly tell her own adventure was pure magic!!

Any additional comments?

I am a big fan of Polly's and recommend her audio book to anyone with a sense of adventure and a love of a great tale!

This is a must read!

Polly’s story is inspirational! She will have you laughing one moment and in awe of her determination and grit the next. She managed to continue through trials and shocking troubles. I adored listening. Polly’s narrating is delightful and hilarious in regaling her dangerous and incredibly interesting adventures.

If You Need a Pick-Me-Up,This is the Book For You!

Have you had a hard day? Feeling defeated? Facing a challenge that is dragging you down? Well, plug this book into your ear and feel inspired! I had no idea what I would hear when I began this book, but it exceeded my expectations! I went from laughing to crying, to laughing to crying and back again. The story takes you through the daily lives of many cultures around the world as told through the experiences of Polly as she walks around the world. Hearing the Author narrate the book gave extra inflection and emotion to experience the journey with her. Her keen sense of humor (albeit dry) and love of life lifted each footstep to a new level.I will be recommending this book to all of my friends as a reading experience of humor, perspective and inspiration. Thank you, Polly, for giving five years of your life to entertain the masses.

Amazing Grace.

I was walking out of the breast surgeon's office in Duluth, MN with my ear buds in-looking at the Bong Bridge... and suddenly Philly is talking about walking across it. this book has given me peace and courage to make decisions. Thank you, Polly, for your amazing grace!

3mph, a great read and even better listen.

Polly's written words evoked laughter, disgust and every emotion as I read her novel and the the same is true of her audible version. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure and wants to be inspired. Obstacles truly can be overcome!