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Summary: Very inspirational
Review: "If at first you don't succeed , try, try again" is an old adage we frequently laugh at, but in Will's case, it lead to success. Will, a long-distance runner from Britain, wanted to be the first person to run the length of the Great Wall of China. It took him several years, but he finally accomplished this, but not without encountering serious illness, traveling through areas closed to foreigners and winding up in jail (which he subsequently broke out of) and eventual deportation from China. This is a good read about a heartwarming experiernce, espescially about hardships some people must go through to reach their dreams. The hardbound copy, which I don't think is available in the United States, contains some photos (Chinese authorities confiscated most of his film); the paperback book does not. Will has a strong interest in the Great Wall, and since he moved to Beijing permanently, spends many weekends camping out on the Wall. This has lead to another book on the Great Wall, this one on camping out on it. That book should be out in the fall of 1998. I first met Will in the fall of 1994 when I moved to Beijing to work as a copy editor for China Daily; Will already was working there. But even if Will weren't a friend, I would still recommend this book for anyone with a spirit of adventure or who just wants to share in this marvelous, inspirational adventure.
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Summary: Very inspirational
Review: "If at first you don't succeed , try, try again" is an old adage we frequently laugh at, but in Will's case, it lead to success. Will, a long-distance runner from Britain, wanted to be the first person to run the length of the Great Wall of China. It took him several years, but he finally accomplished this, but not without encountering serious illness, traveling through areas closed to foreigners and winding up in jail (which he subsequently broke out of) and eventual deportation from China. This is a good read about a heartwarming experiernce, espescially about hardships some people must go through to reach their dreams. The hardbound copy, which I don't think is available in the United States, contains some photos (Chinese authorities confiscated most of his film); the paperback book does not. Will has a strong interest in the Great Wall, and since he moved to Beijing permanently, spends many weekends camping out on the Wall. This has lead to another book on the Great Wall, this one on camping out on it. That book should be out in the fall of 1998. I first met Will in the fall of 1994 when I moved to Beijing to work as a copy editor for China Daily; Will already was working there. But even if Will weren't a friend, I would still recommend this book for anyone with a spirit of adventure or who just wants to share in this marvelous, inspirational adventure.
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Summary: A heartwarming story of inspiration and perseverance!
Review: At a time when China was turning inward once again, a young Englishman, William Lindesay, ran alone for more than 1,500 miles to become the first foreign conqueror of this ancient symbol of xenophobia--the Great Wall of China.Lindesay kept a trip diary that portrays an affinity for the people of China and their history. From the soldiers of the imperial frontier, the merchants of the Silk road, and the heroes of the Long March to the simple peasant farmers who wrote messages of encouragement in his diary, Lindesay came to know the many people of China who extended the hand of friendship.
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Summary: Engaging, Amazing, Memorable
Review: I really, really enjoyed this book. Lindesay is, in the words of one of the many who made enteries in his diary during his incredible journey, "a great man". That is an understatement. This man and his story are an inspiration to anybody. Regardless of whether you are a runner, and whether you have any particular interest in China or the Great Wall, you will find this book hard to put down. It is a fantastic story of a man's triumph over obstacles of the magnitude and multitude that would discourage most people many times over. It is a well-written book too, told in a friendly, informal, and entertaining fashion. Having read it I feel that I know "Mr. Will" relatively well, and he earned my utmost respect!
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Summary: Engaging, Amazing, Memorable
Review: I really, really enjoyed this book. Lindesay is, in the words of one of the many who made enteries in his diary during his incredible journey, "a great man". That is an understatement. This man and his story are an inspiration to anybody. Regardless of whether you are a runner, and whether you have any particular interest in China or the Great Wall, you will find this book hard to put down. It is a fantastic story of a man's triumph over obstacles of the magnitude and multitude that would discourage most people many times over. It is a well-written book too, told in a friendly, informal, and entertaining fashion. Having read it I feel that I know "Mr. Will" relatively well, and he earned my utmost respect!
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Summary: A great book and a great man
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. He has a great writing style and his accomplishment was remarkable. His courage and persistance is amazing. As an aside, I met William in China and spent a few days walking with him on the "wild wall". It is just as amazing as he details in his book. He is a very nice chap and is now quite an authority on the Great Wall of China. I hope he continues to write!
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Summary: A great book and a great man
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. He has a great writing style and his accomplishment was remarkable. His courage and persistance is amazing. As an aside, I met William in China and spent a few days walking with him on the "wild wall". It is just as amazing as he details in his book. He is a very nice chap and is now quite an authority on the Great Wall of China. I hope he continues to write!
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