A Glimpse of Eternal Snows
A moving, honest account of Dr. Wilson-Howarth's time in Nepal with her family, and the loss of her beautiful son. She is a talented writer, and gives vivid descriptions of her surroundings, and writes honestly about the joys and struggles her family went through.
Himalayan Hostages
This is a great read for pre-teens (or anyone young at heart) interested in Nepal, wildlife, or simply adventure! From run-ins with poachers and bears in the jungles of Bardiya, to struggling to survive in a mountain cave, to canoeing down the Karnali River, James and Alex (the protagonists) seem to find adventures wherever they go.
As an American journalist who grew up in Nepal myself, I loved the details in this book about wildlife, Nepali cultures, and politics / social problems. The book deals with a terrible time in Nepal's history - the Maoist civil war, when many ordinary people were stuck in the crossfire between rebels and the state security forces - without simplifying complex issues too much. The book's protagonists view the world from a unique vantage point as "Third Culture Kids." Wilson-Howarth, the author, shows her fondness for Nepal and Nepali people, and also demonstrates her lively imagination and story-telling ability!
Peter Gill
Your Child Abroad: a travel health guide
“Doctor Jane knows everything about jabs, bugs and jippy tummies; indispensable”
Dea Birkett in The Guardian