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A Glimpse of Eternal Snows: A Journey of Love and Loss in the Himalayas (Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature))
Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth
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Paperback. A Glimpse of Eternal Snows - Travel literature and holiday reads by Jane Wilson-Howarth about her emotional adventures in Nepal as a doctor with her husband and baby. A narrative about love, loss and hope in challenging circumstances, Wilson-Howarth describes life in Kathmandu, remote Himalayan villages, health, monsoons and building relationships. Series: Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature). Num Pages: 400 pages, 8pp colour & 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FKN; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 193 x 24. Weight in Grams: 412. A Journey of Love and Loss in the Himalayas. Series: Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature). 400 pages, 8pp colour & 2 maps. Set against the backdrop of colourful countries in the world, this book tells a story of courage, love and a family's determination to give their child the best life possible. It is a tale of Himalayan highs and monsoon lows, of cultural complexities, unexpected wildlife and rugged terrain, of vivid colour, superstition and spicy smells. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FKN; WTL. Dimension: 165 x 193 x 24. Weight: 412.
Set against the backdrop of one of the most colourful countries in the world, A Glimpse of Eternal Snows is an inspiring story of courage, love and a family's determination to give their child the best life possible. In pulsating, polluted Kathmandu and an idyllic village at the foot of the Himalayas, 'Doctor Jane' and her engineer husband Simon hope to make a difference: Jane to fulfil her vision to heal and advocate for the poor, Simon to avert the floods that threaten to devastate the country every monsoon season. The Nepali people are accepting of whatever fate flings at ... Read more
Set against the backdrop of one of the most colourful countries in the world, A Glimpse of Eternal Snows is an inspiring story of courage, love and a family's determination to give their child the best life possible. In pulsating, polluted Kathmandu and an idyllic village at the foot of the Himalayas, 'Doctor Jane' and her engineer husband Simon hope to make a difference: Jane to fulfil her vision to heal and advocate for the poor, Simon to avert the floods that threaten to devastate the country every monsoon season. The Nepali people are accepting of whatever fate flings at ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Bradt Travel Guides
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Series
Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature)
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781841624358
SKU
V9781841624358
Shipping Time
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Ref
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About Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth
As a child Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth dreamed of intrepid adventures, but she didn't really start exploring until - aged 22 and with a zoology degree - she organised an expedition to record the wildlife of Himalayan caves. Long, convoluted story, but this led to a medical qualification, a husband, many more mountain trips and even some useful child-survival work in ... Read more
Reviews for A Glimpse of Eternal Snows: A Journey of Love and Loss in the Himalayas (Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature))
'A story of adventure, colour and humanity - a celebration of life, beautifully written. David's differences are woven tenderly within the descriptions of the vibrant Nepalese culture and the family that adored him. It's a story of triumph and a glimpse of eternal snows.' The Sunshine Coast Daily, Queensland 'The proverbial life-changing book.' Dr James LeFanu, The Daily Telegraph ... Read more