I first read this book in 2004 when I solo-trekked to Everest Base Camp. I remember loving the book at the time, swept up as I was in the immensity of making it alone to EBC, never mind the mountain itself. I read everything I could lay my hands on …
Subtitle “British Women in India” To anyone who has read about the history of India, especially during the years when the Europeans travelled there, there is a misperception that women first started settling there from the 19th century onwards. There is a stereotyped image we have of the British memsahibs …
We all know who was the first person to run a mile in under 4 minutes. Roger Bannister. It’s one of those facts that one just knows. And yet…this absolutely outstanding account of the quest to break the 4 minute barrier, “The Perfect Mile”, has you on tenterhooks the whole …
I’ve been following the hilarious Twitter – I mean X – feed of Becky Holmes for ages, laughing out loud as she shares her Twitter/X chats with the low life men who send her pictures of their genitals – Greg, that’s you, by the way. Ms Holmes gets messages from”Prince …
I am a huge fan of Mick Conefrey’s books, all of which I have listened to as audio books, as I trot round the streets of New Delhi (where I live). I have trained for mountaineering expeditions (w-a-y more modest than the ones he writes about!) and for marathons, listening …
Two disclaimers, before I start this review : Having got those 2 little bits and bobs out of the way, let me say that I (obviously!) absolutely loved this audio book, which I listened to while on my own v-e-r-y slow and v-e-r-y modest runs in my local Delhi park. …
This is one interesting, happy-making read. If you love dance (as I do), if you are interested in a fun way to try and keep fit, or even if you are a non-dancer but interested in psychology, this book is for you. The author, Dr. Lovatt, is a former professional …
Disclaimers first of all – and there are several of them : 1) Dr. Chauhan is a friend and my running mentor. 2) Dr. Player is a zoom acquaintance. 3) I am quoted in the book. The latter first. It was such a thrill to see myself quoted in the …
Over 120 years ago, an intrepid British woman lived in the hills of north east India, where her husband was a British officer. Connie Shakespear kept a detailed diary of her time in the Naga hills, which has just been published by Highlander Press, giving us a fascinating insight into …
