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Running With The Moon

by Jonny Bealby

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"One of the best travel books I've read." - GQ Jonny Bealby was devastated when his fianc-e, Melanie, died unexpectedly while they were travelling in Kashmir. Two years later, still heartbroken and utterly disillusioned, he took on the challenge of a lifetime. Setting out with only his motorbike for company, he began a daring and dangerous journey around the African continent in a desperate attempt to unearth some meaning in his life. Bittersweet, bold and beautifully told, Running with the show more Moon is a tale of true love and loss, of exploration, adventure and courage. show less

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This story was awesome!!!! It makes me want to race across Africa on a motorcycle. So great.

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Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 916.04 — History & geography Geography & travel Geography of and travel in Africa
LCC: DT12.25 .B43 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Africa History of Africa Description and travel
BISAC: TRV TRAVEL Essays & Travelogues

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Reviews: 1
Rating: ½ (4.40)

Languages: English
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 3
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Published: 1995
Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 916.04
LCC: DT12.25 .B43

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