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Following his trek along the length of the Nile River, explorer Levison Wood takes on his greatest challenge yet-navigating the treacherous foothills of the Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range. Praised by Bear Grylls, Levison Wood has been called the toughest man on TV (The Times UK). Now, following in the footsteps of the great explorers, Levison recounts the beauty and danger he found along the Silk Road route of Afghanistan, the Line of Control between Pakistan and India, the disputed territories of Kashmir, and the earthquake-ravaged lands of Nepal. Over the course of six months, Wood and his trusted guides trek 1,700 grueling miles across the roof of the world. Packed with action and emotion, Walking the Himalayas is the story of one intrepid man's travels in a world poised on the edge of tremendous change.

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Britain's best-loved adventurer...He looks like a man who will stare danger in the face and soak up a lot of pain without complaint. -- Times (London) [A] harrowing yet illuminating story of perseverance. -- Amazon.com Exhilarating....During his trek, he encounters horse-mounted Kyrgyz nomads, breaks his arm in a car wreck, climbs a few mountains, and meets the Dalai Lama. Oh, just typical stuff. [Wood is] an amiable companion. A former British army officer, a veteran of engagements in Afghanistan, he's just the kind of guy you want with you on an adventure. -- Washington Post [With] Wood's skills as a travel writer.. his descriptions of the terrain and cultures he encounters are vivid. As in the previous book, his character sketches of his local guides are sharply drawn and memorable. -- Lincoln Journal Star Wood skillfully intersperses cultural, political, religious, and historical information...with beautiful, detailed descriptions of the people and countryside. Despite private audiences with the Dalai Lama, a swami, and a cannibal, all of whom gave him important advice, the most significant revelations come as Wood stands at the end of his quest. -- Shelf Awareness The desire to explore unfamiliar places is pure and admirable, and Wood is a likable guide. -- Kirkus Reviews Wood's British-accented narration is evocative in his descriptions of challenging political circumstances, cross-cultural friendships and misunderstandings, and, of course, the dramatic Himalayan scenery. His portrayal of his life at home in London provides an interesting contrast to the rarefied life of extended, physically demanding trips to distant corners of the planet. Wood's narration conveys the joy and pain of the high and low points of his journey, and the listener can sense his strength and determination in his confident yet humble tone. -- AudioFile

Wood's British-accented narration is evocative in his descriptions of challenging political circumstances, cross-cultural friendships and misunderstandings, and, of course, the dramatic Himalayan scenery. His portrayal of his life at home in London provides an interesting contrast to the rarefied life of extended, physically demanding trips to distant corners of the planet. Wood's narration conveys the joy and pain of the high and low points of his journey, and the listener can sense his strength and determination in his confident yet humble tone. -- AudioFile The desire to explore unfamiliar places is pure and admirable, and Wood is a likable guide. -- Kirkus Reviews Wood skillfully intersperses cultural, political, religious, and historical information...with beautiful, detailed descriptions of the people and countryside. Despite private audiences with the Dalai Lama, a swami, and a cannibal, all of whom gave him important advice, the most significant revelations come as Wood stands at the end of his quest. -- Shelf Awareness [With] Wood's skills as a travel writer.. his descriptions of the terrain and cultures he encounters are vivid. As in the previous book, his character sketches of his local guides are sharply drawn and memorable. -- Lincoln Journal Star Exhilarating....During his trek, he encounters horse-mounted Kyrgyz nomads, breaks his arm in a car wreck, climbs a few mountains, and meets the Dalai Lama. Oh, just typical stuff. [Wood is] an amiable companion. A former British army officer, a veteran of engagements in Afghanistan, he's just the kind of guy you want with you on an adventure. -- Washington Post [A] harrowing yet illuminating story of perseverance. -- Amazon.com Britain's best-loved adventurer...He looks like a man who will stare danger in the face and soak up a lot of pain without complaint. -- Times (London)

[A] harrowing yet illuminating story of perseverance. -- Amazon.com [With] Wood's skills as a travel writer.. his descriptions of the terrain and cultures he encounters are vivid. As in the previous book, his character sketches of his local guides are sharply drawn and memorable. -- Lincoln Journal Star Britain's best-loved adventurer...He looks like a man who will stare danger in the face and soak up a lot of pain without complaint. -- Times (London) Exhilarating....During his trek, he encounters horse-mounted Kyrgyz nomads, breaks his arm in a car wreck, climbs a few mountains, and meets the Dalai Lama. Oh, just typical stuff. [Wood is] an amiable companion. A former British army officer, a veteran of engagements in Afghanistan, he's just the kind of guy you want with you on an adventure. -- Washington Post The desire to explore unfamiliar places is pure and admirable, and Wood is a likable guide. -- Kirkus Reviews Wood skillfully intersperses cultural, political, religious, and historical information...with beautiful, detailed descriptions of the people and countryside. Despite private audiences with the Dalai Lama, a swami, and a cannibal, all of whom gave him important advice, the most significant revelations come as Wood stands at the end of his quest. -- Shelf Awareness Wood's British-accented narration is evocative in his descriptions of challenging political circumstances, cross-cultural friendships and misunderstandings, and, of course, the dramatic Himalayan scenery. His portrayal of his life at home in London provides an interesting contrast to the rarefied life of extended, physically demanding trips to distant corners of the planet. Wood's narration conveys the joy and pain of the high and low points of his journey, and the listener can sense his strength and determination in his confident yet humble tone. -- AudioFile

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Levison Wood is a British explorer, writer, and photographer who has covered conflicts, events, and stories around the world. His work has been featured on CNN and the BBC and in National Geographic and the Discovery Channel magazine.

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