This week I read a fabulous book, one of those ones you can't quite put down, a "just one more chapter" type. Following the loss of her husband to prostate cancer, Rosie Swale-Pope ran around the world, 20000miles over 5years, on her own, through Siberian and Alaskan winters, at times with broken ribs, and all this at the age of 57! What comes across so clearly in her account is not just her determination and love of adventure, but her attitude towards life and people. Every challenge is overcome, and negative moments are not dwelt on but turned into positives. Even when confronted by armed robbers she refuses to surcumb to fear, holding on to memories of the kindness of those she has encountered on her journey.
So if you're looking for some inspiration, restored faith in humanity or just a good read check out 'just a little run around the world'.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Little-Run-Around-World/dp/0007306202/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358094395&sr=8-1
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