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A Glimpse of Eternal Snows

A Journey of Love and Loss in the Himalayas (Bradt Travel Guides )

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A Glimpse of Eternal Snows

By: Jane Wilson-Howarth
Narrated by: Jane Wilson-Howarth
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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 fulfill her vision to heal and advocate for the poor, Simon to avert floods that threaten to devastate the country every monsoon. As they acclimatize and begin to absorb something of an accepting Nepali view of life, they find sanity, compassion, and joy with baby David, who in England was little more than an interesting medical case.

This is a tale of Himalayan highs and lows, of cultural complexities, unexpected wildlife, and rugged terrain, of vivid color, superstition, and spicy smells. A moving candid story of courage, love, and a family's determination to give their children the best life possible.

"The proverbial life-changing book." (The Daily Telegraph)

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Set against the backdrop of Nepal and the Himalayas with a rich imagery, this is a deeply personal and honest account of the challenges of navigating motherhood. There are insights about interactions with medical professionals and a variety of other characters, all of which provide thought provoking insights about love and life and what it is all about. I loved it and would highly recommend it.

A beautiful story about a mother's resilience and strength

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Very engaging and touching, with perceptive and vivid observations of Nepal. Beautifully written and well read. I enjoyed every minute.

Highly recommended

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There are many relatable aspects of the author's experience of parenting - especially as a fellow parent of a child with medical needs. Questioning one's own judgement, wondering if one is doing enough for your child, resisting medicalisation.

But the book also brings an astoundingly beautiful and entertaining account of an adventurous lifestyle and completely different culture.

The author's account of her child's short life and her views on death in children (from a deeply personal and also a professional perspective) - particularly children who suffer in life - brought me joy, sorrow, and relief in hearing and pondering.

Relatable and astounding at the same time

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I really enjoyed this bittersweet memoir. As Jane read it there was a personal colour to everything and it evoked the life she and Simon had with their three boys in Nepal. The story of David’s short but powerful life was heartbreaking but inspiring. I hope some doctors and parents in difficult situations can take comfort in it and inform their decisions.
A wonderful story of love and loss as Jane has subtitled it.

Beautiful story

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This book gives the reader an insight into the lives of the local people in a remote, hostile and primitive area of Nepal through the lives of a British family.
The text is wonderfully flowing and descriptive displaying the writer’s understanding and love of nature; painting vivid pictures in the reader’s mind.
The author details issues such as the social class system, cultural traditions as well as the poverty and harshness in contrast with the non urgent pace of life. What is captured perfectly is her passion for wanting to help and improve the lives of the local people
The writer sympathetically, warmly and honestly details the great joys but yet sorrows of her son David’s life.
This audio book we feel is greatly enhanced by Jane ,the author, reading the story so compellingly herself which gives the book a greater significance to the reader.

An enjoyable and vivid journey

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