Short description
Recounts an epic round the world journey that succeeded through the author's trust in the kindness of strangers, at a time where the interactions of our global community are more confused and troubled than ever. This book follows the author in the first leg of his journey, across Africa, through Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya.
Long description
Mood of Future Joys recounts an epic journey that succeeded through Alastair Humphrey's trust in the kindness of strangers, at a time where the interactions of our global community are more confused and troubled than ever. Mood of Future Joys follows Alastair of the first leg of his journey, across Africa, through Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya. The book conveys his journey in a style that is 'reminiscent of the great tradition of British explorers' ( The Guardian ), his experience is at times brutal, he faces loneliness, despair and harsh conditions, but it would seem that it is worth the effort.
Review
'The first great adventure of the new millenium' - Sir Ranulph Fiennes'This book is a literary match to his physical achievement' - Geographical'his manner is reminiscent of the great tradition of British explorers' The Guardian