Book Review: Just a Little Run Around the World

When Mum gave me this book, I wondered if it would be worth the time to read it. Quite simply, the answer to that question is, yes.

Rosie lost her husband, Clive, to cancer. Heartbroken and lonely, Rosie decided to do something positive with her grief. Rosie decided to run around the world.

During this run around the world Rosie stomps along 20,000 miles visiting the most populated and the most desolate terrain known to man. The one thing that is inspiring about this story, isn't just that Rosie began this journey at the age of 53, but that in every event that happens on the way is seen by Rosie in a happy, positive way. I feel that I've grown by reading how Rosie grew during those 5 years.

There was definately lots of danger - wait until you get to read about the naked man outside of Rosie's tent. There's also a lot of injury - including 3 seperate times a slip became broken ribs. But overwhelmingly, there is lots of love and kindness, especially from the people who haven't necessarily felt much love and kindness in their own lives.

This is definately a book for anyone who loves to read about something good happening because of something bad. But it's also great for getting ideas about longer outdoor trips. Due to budget constraints, Rosie sleeps in tents or Bivvis for the majority of the trip. For the majority of her run, she's also having to melt ice for drinking water. There's also a wake up call about frostbite as Rosie frantically calls for advice about how to treat it - warming it up quickly seems to be the key.

I thoroughly recommend this book. It's brilliant. It makes me realise that there are never really any excuses if you want to do something. Just plan well and get it done - enjoying every moment along the way.

Own or Loan:         Loan
Read Again:           No
Recommend:         Yes
Overall out of Five:3