“Many have attempted this holy grail of an expedition—so I admire Lev’s determination and courage to pull this off.” —Bear Grylls
“Obsession, sacrifice, bravery, death—the themes of great expedition tales haven’t changed since Odysseus set sail. The adventurer Levison Wood has accomplished a doubly impressive feat, not only walking the Nile but capturing that experience in this lovely, evocative book.” —Mark Adams, New York Times bestselling author of Turn Right at Machu Pichu
“Wood’s interest, as well as his talents as a writer, lie . . . in finding out ‘what life was like in corners of the world that do not always make it into our headlines’ and in capturing the character and foibles of the people who inhabit them . . . Mr. Wood has a good eye for detail and a better ear for dialogue . . . What’s more, unlike many explorers who went before him, Mr. Wood seems to have remained composed and charming throughout.” —Anthony Sattin, Wall Street Journal
“[An] ambitious attempt . . . the opinions of the people [Wood] encounters . . . are dynamic and at times surprising . . . These voices, seen through the lens of Wood’s words, make this memoir a success.” —Publishers Weekly
“Moments of sheer beauty and splendor are expertly juxtaposed with descriptions of the harshness of life for millions living in Africa, giving this account a depth and humbleness not often found in memoir/adventure writing. Wood has set a standard that will be hard to surpass.” —Shelf Awareness
“Gripping . . . Collecting these stories–let alone doing so beautifully—requires a variety of lucky skills. Wood emerges as a dutiful and brave guide.” —Nathan Deuel, Los Angeles Times
“A travelogue vivid enough to feel the burning sands in our soles.” —John Sandford, Minneapolis Star Tribune
“Walking the Nile continues the illustrious tradition of travel adventures stretching from Marco Polo to Henry W. Longfellow to Bear Grylls . . . Wood’s remarkable achievement is one each reader can savor vicariously . . . This worthy effort . . . should satisfy even the most jaded armchair adventurers.” —J. Kemper Campbell, Lincoln Journal Star
“In the macho, adrenaline-fuelled arena of TV adventurers, Levison Wood is that rare beast: the real deal.” —Claire Webb, Radio Times (UK)
“Unlike a great many pretenders, [Wood] is the real deal: a former paratrooper, a major in the Army Reserve and as hard as nails.” —Sunday Telegraph (UK)
“Wood is not most men . . . He has earned a reputation as a real-life action man.” —Mirror (UK)
“Britain’s best-loved adventurer.” —Times (UK)
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