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Journeys to Impossible Places

The moving and inspiring travel memoir from the presenter of BBC's WILDERNESS

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By: Simon Reeve
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Summary

 Sunday Times bestselling author of Step by Step and beloved BBC travel presenter Simon Reeve opens up about the personal story behind his most astonishing adventures - around the planet and close to home.

'The most enthralling book I have read so far this year. Not only a wonderfully detailed description of some of Simon's most challenging journeys for the BBC, but also frank and honest accounts of his own life struggles and relationships which I found almost moved me to tears at times. You've gotta love the boy!' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I love every programme Simon does and his books are just as real and through the same voice. He's always so open and honest and his stories give you a real desire for travel, life and empathy for the world and its people.' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The author's honesty, modesty, and decency shine through these pages.' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Simon takes us on the epic and thrilling adventures in beautiful, tricky and downright dangerous corners of the world, as he travelled through the Tropics, to remote paradise islands, jungles dripping with heat and life, and on nerve-wracking secret missions.

Simon shares what his unique experiences and encounters have taught him, and the deeper lessons he draws from joy and raw grief in his personal life, from desperate struggles with his own fertility and head health, from wise friends, fatherhood, inspiring villagers, brave fighters, his beloved dogs, and a thoughtful Indian sadhu.

Journeys to Impossible Places inspires and encourages all of us to battle fear and negativity, and embrace life, risk, opportunities and the glory of our world.©2021 Shoot and Scribble Limited Adventure Travel Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Adventure Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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I love Simon Reeves and his superb programmes , journeys and books. This one rambles on a bit though and I found some of the side stories confusing with the chronology.
I think its been done in a bit of a hurry. I lost count of the use of the word "fundamental" and "profound". A bad edit.
It's a very philosophical book and I loved some of it. His wonder and joy at the birth of his son brought a tear to my eye and our shared experiences as an older dad resonates with myself.
A good book worth a listen .

Good but not his best

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I read this with an open mind and certainly was challenged by the vast and varied needs of perseverance and determination of Simon and his crew

Challenging and informative

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What a great audiobook, I felt like I was on the journey with him. He explains the world and people so beautifully. Really enjoyed Step by Step and this follow on book was just as interesting and addictive to listen to.

Another amazing book by Simon Reeves

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really enjoyed this book as i have watched Simon on tv with his travels and thought how do you get a job like that. having been to Bourne, enjoyed it and yern to go again it was intersting to hear about how and why he goes to places and what he then draws from those expiraces and how it impacts his life. enjoyed this book alot.

thought provoking

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I have watched all of Simons programmes and this fills in lots of gaps that cannot be included in the programmes. Fascinating

Enthralling

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