Set against the backdrop of one of the most colorful countries in the world, A Glimpse of Eternal Snows is an inspiring story of courage, love and a family's determination to give their child the best life possible. In pulsating, polluted Kathmandu and an idyllic village on a river island at the foot of the Himalayas, 'Doctor Jane' and her engineer husband Simon hope to make a difference: Jane to fulfil her vision to heal and advocate for the poor, Simon to avert the floods that threaten to devastate the land every monsoon season. The Nepali people are accepting of whatever fate flings at them and here the family find sanity, compassion and joy with baby David, who in England was little more than an 'interesting case'.
This is a tale of Himalayan highs and monsoon lows, of cultural complexities, unexpected wildlife and rugged terrain, of vivid color, superstition and spicy smells.
'This is the proverbial "life-changing" book.' The Daily Telegraph
'Jane's delightful, moving and, for me, fascinating book...appealed to me on many levels, as a parent, as a doctor and as a fellow lover of Nepal and its people.' Journal of the British Travel Health Association
"A story of adventure, colour and humanity - a celebration of life, beautifully written. David's differences are woven tenderly within the descriptions of the vibrant Nepalese culture and the family that adored him. It's a story of triumph and a glimpse of eternal snows.' The Sunshine Coast Daily, Queensland
""I've just read 'A Glimpse of Eternal Snows'. It is truly stunning. So many journeys in one book, physical, emotional, spiritual." Dr. Mary Anderson, The Writer
'This is a moving but incredibly satisfying story, full of sadness and difficult choices." Good Book Guide