A Glimpse of Eternal Snows

A Journey of Love and Loss in the Himalayas (Bradt Travel Guides )

By: Jane Wilson-Howarth

Narrated by: Jane Wilson-Howarth

Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

In pulsating polluted Kathmandu, and an idyllic village at the foot of the Himalayas, "Doctor Jane" and her engineer husband, Simon, hope to make a difference: Jane to fulfill her vision to heal and advocate for the poor, Simon to avert floods that threaten to devastate the country every monsoon. As they acclimatize and begin to absorb something of an accepting Nepali view of life, they find sanity, compassion, and joy with baby David, who in England was little more than an interesting medical case. 

This is a tale of Himalayan highs and lows, of cultural complexities, unexpected wildlife, and rugged terrain, of vivid color, superstition, and spicy smells. A moving candid story of courage, love, and a family's determination to give their children the best life possible.

"The proverbial life-changing book." (The Daily Telegraph)

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©2012 Bradt Travel Guides (P)2020 Jane Wilson-Howarth

Engrossing, beautiful book.

This is a beautiful story, beautifully written. Wilson-Howarth’s style, at once both rich and spare, had me at the first paragraph. It’s one of those rare books that make you want to slow down to enjoy and ponder every sentence — but also speed up to find out what happens next. There is so much to relate to in this story “of love and loss,” and if you’ve never been to Nepal, so much to learn, too. Wilson-Howarth takes us on a journey of the heart, all while showing us the grand and minute details of a place most of us will never be able to see.

Well-written story of ex-pat family trials

Well-written, heart-string pulling story of an ex-pat family surviving in the Himalayas. One of the rare finds where the author herself is an excellent reader.

A true pleasure

The original book was a very good read. Now - with the author's narration - the poignant and amusing story truly comes to life. Highly recommended for all ages.

intensity of life experience

Reviewed by a listener unable to post for themselves

I loved listening to this book. The intensity of life experiences described, the decisions made, particularly the courage to go against medical professional advice and society's norm, was admirable and humbling! The adventures described, trekking with the children up the Himals was especially awe-inspiring. Also impressive was the way the author documented her feelings, the details with which she observed Nepal (the sounds, colours, textures....). And her amazing humour! In the middle of grief and despair, the sounds of birds, dripping water... communicating to her. The narration was excellent.