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Through Sand & Snow
- A Man, a Bicycle, and a 43,000-Mile Journey to Adulthood via the Ends of the Earth
- Narrated by: Charlie Walker
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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Summary
At age 22, Charlie Walker left home in search of adventure. Fleeing the boredom that comes with comfort, he set off on a secondhand bicycle. The aim was simple: to pedal to the furthest point in each of Europe, Asia, and Africa. He didn’t train or plan. He just started. The journey was an escape from an unremarkable existence, a pursuit of hardship, and a chance to shed the complacency of middle England. From the brutality of winter on the Tibetan plateau, to the claustrophobia of the Southeast Asian jungle, the quest provided Charlie with ample opportunity to test his mettle. Ultimately, though, the toughest challenge was entirely unforeseen.
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- Istvan Palyi
- 10-02-24
Excellent style and incredible stories!
If you like travelling, cycling and thinking then this book is for you. Delicious style which takes you through highs and lows of an amazing cycling journey.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-04-22
Loved this!
I was lucky enough to listen to Charlie speak at the school I work at, and on the strength of that, decided to buy this. It doesn’t disappoint - there’s a great mix of adventure, self exploration, humour and unabashed joy in this tale of exploration and I can’t wait to listen to the second part of his epic journey around the world!
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- Anonymous User
- 10-12-22
Great
Great! Really great read. Really recommend. What an inspiring man. Looking forward to reading the next book.
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- kyle
- 27-06-22
Joyous
Feels like your taking everything peddle stroke with him. Loved every moment. Can't wait for the next book.
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- AF1983
- 14-06-22
Felt like I was with Charlie
I loved this book and listened to it in 2 days. I felt like I was travelling with charlie. It wasn’t heavy or overly detailed which I find some travellers books are. It was interesting and has made me want to visit some far flung places on the planet. I can’t wait to start book 2
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- Charlie Cox
- 15-07-22
Awesome listen
Brilliant book with some excellent narrating would highly recommend to anyone looking for some adventure
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- Ryan Butland
- 19-02-22
10/10 loved this!
10/10 enjoyed this. Soild insight into such a long ride. the only part I struggled with was towards the end I felt it lost direction in the narrative. This aside the book is perfect.
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- Andy Dodd
- 18-12-21
incredible
written and read so well. a fantastic account of a truly epic trip. thoroughly enjoyed the highs and lows, living the experience.
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- Matt Hudson
- 30-01-23
Nice written & well read
Great story of one man and his tour from leaving home, I believe this is the first half of his tour and then it’s covered in Through Roads Less Travelled which I have already started now
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- Brian Fallon
- 30-06-22
left me wanting to jump on the bike and go
left me wanting to start my own adventure and the sense of loss, love, friendship along the way felt real
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