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'....This is a remarkable personal story told with energy and vivacity and sprinkled with spiritual poetry....'
Steve Matthews --Cumberland News
'....a book about an inner journey......There is real adventure, told against a background of
the sublime beauty of the Himalayas...' --Preface by Sir Chris Bonington CBE
'Everyone who goes to Nepal is changed by the experience....The result
was the wonderful work of the Juniper Trust.' --Doug Scott CBE, Himalayan climber and founder of Community Action Nepal. Doug Scott CBE, Himalayan climber and founder of Community Action Nepal. Doug Scott Everest Mountaineer
'With disarming honesty, Angela Locke has captured the rollercoaster of
emotions...the beginning of a journey of enlightenment..'
--Stephen Goodwin:Editor: Alpine Journal Journal
Steve Matthews --Cumberland News
'....a book about an inner journey......There is real adventure, told against a background of
the sublime beauty of the Himalayas...' --Preface by Sir Chris Bonington CBE
'Everyone who goes to Nepal is changed by the experience....The result
was the wonderful work of the Juniper Trust.' --Doug Scott CBE, Himalayan climber and founder of Community Action Nepal. Doug Scott CBE, Himalayan climber and founder of Community Action Nepal. Doug Scott Everest Mountaineer
'With disarming honesty, Angela Locke has captured the rollercoaster of
emotions...the beginning of a journey of enlightenment..'
--Stephen Goodwin:Editor: Alpine Journal Journal
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Angela Locke travelled to Nepal in the early 90's to research a new book, and found herself on a journey of discovery which would change her life. Meeting a Tibetan monk in the supermarket before she left, he told her that 'the book is not important, but the journey is'. She would find herself returning to Nepal, becoming immersed in the life of the country, and experiencing a deep spiritual awakening. Her experiences would lead to the founding of the charity Juniper Trust which now works in Education and Health with the poorest communities all over the world. The Foreword is by Sir Chris Bonington CBE, patron of the Juniper Trust.
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On Juniper Mountrain by Angela Locke,
This review is from: On Juniper Mountain: A Journey in the Himalayas (Paperback)
I loved Angela Locke's 'On Juniper Mountain'. This is a warm, inspiring and humbling book about one woman's first journey to Nepal. Arriving in this wonderful country, Locke is full of trepidation, anxiety and excitement. However, as her confidence grows, Locke is gradually overwhelmed by the beauty and spirituality of Nepal, and the warmth and generosity of its people. It turns out to be a life-changing journey. This book brought back vivid memories of my own travels in Nepal, with all its fascinating, awe-inspiring beauty, and devastating poverty. There is no intriguing narrative - this is a travel book after all - but still i found myself gripped and reading late into the night, all the time chuckling at the vision of the author struggling around Nepal with her Leki sticks, multiple cameras and silly hat. In particular, I think I sympathised with her switching joy, distress and guilt. By the end I was quite devastated by the description of childhood poverty and grief that Locke weave's into her book. I put it down quite determined to encourage my own children to realise just how lucky they are.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Emotionally moving and inspiring,
By Vickivet "Vickivet" (Cumbria UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: On Juniper Mountain: A Journey in the Himalayas (Paperback)
From the opening paragraph, I was captivated.
"You in the Himalayas! You must be joking. You can't even find your way round the [supermarket] car park." The author's determination overrides all such misgivings. Despite having read widely of others' experiences, however, the culture shock on arrival in Kathmandu for the first time is brutal. Angela Locke, who is a fine writer and poet, is sharply aware of her surroundings; she describes vividly this sensory barrage, her revulsion at the squalor, the poverty and the lack of education. By writing in the present tense in a conversational style, the reader becomes her trekking companion and confidant, privy to her reactions and reflections, her fears and frustrations, her soul-baring feelings of inadequacy and embarrassment. On page 30, the book transcends to another level, beyond the mere travelogue. At the temple of Pashupatinath ~~~"the name breathes a sigh" ~~~ "I begin to think in ways which stir and frighten me." She sees a square, stone archway beyond which are other archways going on and on like an endless reflection; "a perfect metaphysical poem of the Universe." At this point she knows that she will never be the same again. This is the beginning of Angela Locke's spiritual journey which gains in awareness throughout her visit. Her guide, Sharma, becomes her mentor and friend, making introductions which will lead to the realisation that there may be a way for the author to thank these gentle, beautiful people for the privilege of being made welcome. There are simple things which can be done to better their lives. Her promise to Sharma is kept: she returns for a second visit when the green shoots of the Juniper Trust begin to flourish. In contrast to the initial overall tension, gloom and revulsion there are amusing moments and episodes of great joy, rich colour and beauty. I am left with a sense of great admiration for Angela Locke's achievements. This is a very satisfying book which will touch you deeply. I love the surreal description of Sharma and Angela ambling down a trail through banana trees and bamboo, discovering a shared love of poetry, especially Wordsworth, and quoting bits to each other. This will live long in my mind! On behalf of Joanne Weeks Cumbria
5.0 out of 5 stars
An inspirational book,
This review is from: On Juniper Mountain: A Journey in the Himalayas (Paperback)
Whether you have already been to Nepal, have dreamed of going or have never even contemplated such a courageous trip, you will enjoy this beautifully written book just the same.
Leaving behind her husband, teenage children and dogs in her Fellside farmhouse in Cumbria, Angela Locke goes trekking the Himalayan foothills. This is the first time she has been away on her own and only the second time she has flown. Angela writes with warmth, sensitivity and intimacy, in the first person. Her observations of fellow travellers are astute and amusing, while her descriptions of the scenery are lyrical and haunting. Aware of the privilege of being welcomed by the locals into their world, she is not embarrassed to reveal her heartfelt emotions with honesty and openness. Enchanted and entranced she tells of fascinating encounters with holy men (sadhus), devoted teachers, giggling families. She comments "the world is in this place". Angela's descriptions of gentle, patient, tranquil Sharma, her cultural guide who becomes a much valued friend are as poignant as those of children who slip their grimy hands in hers. Mundane concerns slip away as Angela realises that, after visiting these mysteriously powerful mountains, the holy temples and towns such as Kathmandu and Dhulikhel, she will be changed forever. Angela observes of Nepal, "the whole country is a poem and we are walking through it." After a difficult readjustment to normal life, Angela is compelled to go back. On her second visit, she receives a special gift that leads to the instigation of The Juniper Trust, an organisation that works in Education and Health with poor communities worldwide. Angela's original reason for visiting Nepal was to research a novel. If you have enjoyed On Juniper Mountain, I thoroughly recommend Angela's novel Dreams of the Blue Poppy.
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