Danish explorer Peter Freuchen was said to be one of history's most interesting men.

Peter Freuchen spent 20 years living with the Inuit in Greenland, established a trading post that would be the home base for several expeditions, and went on to write books and Academy Award-winning scripts.

His extraordinary life story was brought into the spotlight in author Reid Mitenbuler's book, Wanderlust.

Reid Mitenbuler says he first learned about Peter Freuchen at New York's Explorer's Club, where he saw a portrait of Peter Freuchen amongst the impressive artefacts and décor.

"If you had written his story as fiction, people would be like- that's too much, it's over the top. He's all over the world, and the 20th century collapsed down to the scale of his life in such an interesting way."

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Danish explorer Peter Freuchen was said to be one of history's most interesting men.
Peter Freuchen spent 20 years living with the Inuit in Greenland, established a trading post that would be the home base for several expeditions, and went on to write books and Academy Award-winning scripts.
His extraordinary life story was brought into the spotlight in author Reid Mitenbuler's book, Wanderlust.
Reid Mitenbuler says he first learned about Peter Freuchen at New York's Explorer's Club, where he saw a portrait of Peter Freuchen amongst the impressive artefacts and décor.
"If you had written his story as fiction, people would be like- that's too much, it's over the top. He's all over the world, and the 20th century collapsed down to the scale of his life in such an interesting way."
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Reid Mitenbuler: Author explains how Danish explorer Peter Freuchen inspired his book Wanderlust

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We Burn Daylight by Bret Anthony Johnston. This is a novel based on the infamous 1993 Waco siege between the FBI and a cult known as the Branch Davidians (named after David Koresh, their leader). A cult has been established in the same area, led by a charlatan named Perry Cullen who is known as The Lamb, and the story centres on two star crossed teenagers who are caught up amongst it. Jaye’s mother is a devotee of The Lamb and she and Jaye are living in the compound, while Roy’s Dad is the local sheriff who’s becoming increasingly worried about the cult stockpiling weapons and the potential for disaster. The kids find themselves at the centre of something apocalyptic.
Cher: The Memoir, Part One. This is Cher’s account of her life up until the early 1980s - there’s so much material it’s been split into two books and the second will come next year. It’s a fascinating read - her family background and upbringing were unconventional, to say the least, along with the story of her marriages to Sonny Bono and Greg Allman, and the highs and lows of her early professional life. As we all know, she’s had - and is still having - an extraordinary career, which is well worth reading about.&nbsp;
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It's a big weekend for the US, with Thanksgiving and Black Friday bringing Americans together for another year.

The holiday has evolved beyond eating turkey and stuffing and lining up outside the shops - and several traditions have been embraced by people all over the world.

The famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is an annual tradition that's gained popularity outside the US - and Bloggeratlarge's Megan Singleton explained the significance of the parade after its latest anniversary.

Read more about Megan's Thanksgiving highlights - and parade balloon fails - here.

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It's a big weekend for the US, with Thanksgiving and Black Friday bringing Americans together for another year.
The holiday has evolved beyond eating turkey and stuffing and lining up outside the shops - and several traditions have been embraced by people all over the world.
The famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is an annual tradition that's gained popularity outside the US - and Bloggeratlarge's Megan Singleton explained the significance of the parade after its latest anniversary.
Read more about Megan's Thanksgiving highlights - and parade balloon fails - <a href="https://www.bloggeratlarge.com/macys-thanksgiving-day-balloon-accidents/">here.</a>
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Megan Singleton: Bloggeratlarge writer on the anniversary of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

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This week on the Sunday Panel, editor and journalist Jo McCarroll and TV producer Irene Gardiner joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more!

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Speaking of which - do Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern need to apologise for their response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

NZ Gardener has officially turned 80! What do we make of this? Do Kiwis still enjoy gardening? 

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This week on the Sunday Panel, editor and journalist Jo McCarroll and TV producer Irene Gardiner joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the week - and more!
The Labour Party has gathered for its first annual conference since their election loss - and the theme of the weekend is change. Can Labour turn their image around by 2026? Do they need a reset?
Speaking of which - do Chris Hipkins and Jacinda Ardern need to apologise for their response to the Covid-19 pandemic?
NZ Gardener has officially turned 80! What do we make of this? Do Kiwis still enjoy gardening?&nbsp;
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Reid Mitenbuler: Author explains how Danish explorer Peter Freuchen inspired his book Wanderlust

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