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There Are Other Rivers [Kindle Edition]

Alastair Humphreys
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Alastair Humphreys walked across India, from the Coromandel Coast to the Malabar Coast, following the course of a holy river.
Walking alone and spending the nights sleeping under the stars, in the homes of welcoming strangers or in small towns and villages, he experienced the dusty enchantment of ordinary, real India on the smallest of budgets.
There Are Other Rivers tells the story of the walk through an account of a single day as well as reflecting on the allure of difficult journeys and the eternal appeal of the open road.

Nominated for National Geographic’s ‘Adventurer of the Year’

Reviews for previous books:
- “Believe me, he can write, and rather well” - Geographical
- “...displays a tendency for Big Hairy Audacious Goals that is almost unnerving.”

on Amazon:
- “This book has it all: it’s a great travel read, a look into the human soul and how most people, given enough determination, could attempt something like this.”
- “No expensive equipment or ‘fastest, strongest, quickest’; just a brilliant, understated story.”
- “Simply outstanding.”
- “If you prefer the comfort of your armchair these books will still stir your imagination and curiosity for the world.”
- “An absolute must-read or any passionate traveller.”

on GoodReads:
- “Wow... another great book by Alastair Humphreys.”
- “One of the best adventure travel books I’ve read.”

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Pure inspiration 26 Feb 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
In a world of cliche-ridden "man/woman conquers the world" adventure accounts, Al's latest book stands out. There Are Other Rivers compresses his recent walk across India into a single day on the road, during which he explores different aspects of the travelling experience. It's a bold break with adventure writing convention which he pulls off with great success. Passionate and irresistible, this book is ultimately a rallying call to switch off the TV, set yourself an ambitious goal - whatever that may be - and make the most of every precious second of life. I can't think of a better way to spend a couple of hours and two pounds!
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I'm one of those people who devour adventure books because vicariously I can be out there experiencing it too. In this book Alastair takes us on an internal journey as much as describing parts of his walk across India. It resonated with me deeply in parts, the need to be someone extraordinary, the desire to shed all physical possessions and just exist simply. I identify with the need to keep moving - I move every few years but I'm not as brave as Alastair. I also fell in love with India when I travelled there. It's one of those places I felt at home in so it was great to revisit some of those impressions through the eyes of such a seasoned traveller.

I find myself strangely jealous of the freedom to sleep under the stars, to walk towards the setting sun, to take each day anew. If you sometimes feel this way, you'll love this book. Highly recommended.
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There Are Other Rivers. This book is a dream to read. It has turned me from a person with a "Never in a million years" desire to visit India. Into one who cannot wait to go..
Al has the knack of drawing you into his journey and all the trials and tribulations. It is a wonderful insight into the India most of us would never get to see. The places off the tourist route.

Well worth reading if your like me and an armchair traveller.
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Helps you to read more into your own 'routine'!
I got this book as a Kindle download. It took me a few chapters to 'get' the format of the writing and what Alastair was trying to achieve with the book. Once I did, wow!! Read more
Published 1 day ago by @tourwinner
Great book. - A real slice of real India.
This book encompasses for me all that is great about travel in India. - The unexpected surprises around the corner, the 'ease' of travel there, and the loveable heart of this great... Read more
Published 7 days ago by enfield_bullet
Refreshing
This book is a refreshing take on travel and adventure writing, telling the story not as a linear sequence of events and anecdotes but as a series of short stories about the... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Euan
An entertaining and motivating read
I agree completely with the other reviewers, a splendidly succinct and inspiring book that leaves you cursing your insipid laziness and craving adventure of any kind. Read more
Published 18 days ago by M.Carter
a cracking read
Gets right to the heart of adventuring and travelling. the best single answer to why we do it, and all perfectly put together. almost poetry. Read more
Published 21 days ago by mmmmartin
absolute bargain
Having read his last two books about cycling around the world I was looking forward to seeing what this one was about. Read more
Published 23 days ago by joshd
Brilliant ramblings of our favourite vagabond
"Adventurer and Writer? comments a bright woman with a sparkle in her eye as she reads my business card. Some may say, Alastair, that you are actually a wastrel. A vagabond. Read more
Published 24 days ago by D. P. Start
An inspiring read
Haven't been reading many books lately but over Christmas last year this made me a) want to read more and b) get out and do something now and again! Read more
Published 24 days ago by Pete Middlemiss
An inspirational read!
A fantastic read from start to finish, which I would highly recommend to anyone interested in travel, India or adventure. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Wildlife_junkie
An interesting concept
I'm more of a down to Earth technical guy that likes details and knowing what is going on. There Are Other Rivers is a book that I would normally read, but I'm glad that I did! Read more
Published 25 days ago by Marin M
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