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'The moment you open this book you'll feel like you've made a new friend. It's such a delicious adventure and Jessica's warm voice will immediately make you feel less alone - whatever journey you're on.' Lisa Faulkner 'An amazing, touching, at times deeply moving adventure about mountains and music and love. I loved it.' Ann Daniels 'If you have ever found yourself in a rut listening to endless podcasts like Desert Island Discs, this book is for you.' Emma Gannon 'This musical adventure story is written from the heart, and speaks to what it means to be human. It brings the Desert Island Discs archive alive in a skilful and meticulously researched interweaving of a myriad of interconnected stories, Jessica Hepburn takes us on a journey of love and loss but it is so much more than an autobiography - it draws on the power of music, why it matters and means so much to the many protagonists who stories are included. A tour de force of obsession, resilience, and challenge.' Alexandra Lamont 'This extraordinary woman took me on an unexpected journey of adventure. Deeply personal, searingly honest, achingly painful. Jessica writes with such self-deprecating heart, you can't help but love the bones of her. This book will move you with music, mountains, melanjoy and, mostly, Molly.' Hannah Vaughan Jones 'An inspiring tale of endurance and redemption. Jessica's story will dare you to answer your own call to adventure.' Belinda Kirk 'An intensely vulnerable memoir about heartbreak and healing in its messy, imperfect truth, and the scars life leaves, inside and out. Unflinchingly honest, it is a courageous adventure of the heart as much as an inspiring and sometimes heart-stopping adventure story.' Jody Day 'A beautiful story that doesn't hide the hardships of life but still makes you feel warm and cosy. It's like getting a long hug from a dear friend. I couldn't put it down.' Joyce Harper 'Jessica Hepburn's writing was my salvation through the early days of my not being able to have children. She is brave, fearless and utterly generous...this beautiful book is a must for any Desert Island Discs fan and a miraculous salve for difficult times.' Kat Browne 'An incredible new book. Prepare to be inspired by Jessica's words as she takes us on an unforgettable journey to the top of the world. Jessica is TOUGH; mentally, physically and emotionally. What a woman, what a story, what a journey. It will encourage you to take on your next challenge!' Sarah Williams 'An empowering story of transformation; a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome challenges. I couldn't put it down, there's such power and beauty in Jessica's story.' Penny Hearne 'A fantastic book that had me in tears and left me emotional for several days. What this incredible woman has overcome and achieved is an inspiration. Thank you Jessica for being the most extraordinary version of you.' Helen Gallagher

'A delicious adventure' -- Lisa Faulkner 'Deeply moving' -- Ann Daniels * Polar Explorer * 'Deeply personal, searingly honest, achingly painful. Jessica writes with such self-deprecating heart, you can't help but love the bones of her.' -- Hannah Vaughan Jones, Broadcaster

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Jessica Hepburn is an award-winning author, arts producer and adventure activist, and one of the UK's leading voices on fertility, family and endurance sport. The Pursuit of Motherhood (2014) and 21 Miles (2018) are under option to Erebus Pictures, adapted by rising star and novelist Anoushka Warden, and being developed for the screen with funding from the British Film Institute.

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