Shape of a Boy

Family Life Lessons in Far Flung pPlaces

Shape of a Boy
Kate Wickers
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 272pg
5 Jul 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9780711267183
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Shape of a Boy is an inspirational parenting travel memoir from travel journalist and mother of three, Kate Wickers, as she and her family cross the globe in search of adventure. ' Have kids, will travel' is the mantra of the veteran journalist as she takes her three children with her on travels to exotic destinations from the jungles of southeast Asia to the waterfront in Havana and the blazing heat of Egypt. Laugh along with Kates warm, engaging account of her family' s adventures and misadventures as she tells about thelife lessons learnt on her family' s travels, from overcoming disappointment in Thailand to saying sorry in Japan, discovering perseverance in Borneo and learning about conservation in Malaysia. Kate' s intrepid spirit is infectious, and her family' s adventures make you belly-laugh and bring a lump to your throat. Shape of A Boy captures the essence of being a parent in the thick of it and learning on the hoof. This is a must-read for every wannabe-traveller grounded by lockdown and for every parent who has dreaded travelling with a baby.
"Anyone who has travelled with children will find this book uplifting, life-affirming - and laugh-out-loud funny" Helen Fielding, author of Bridget Jones' s Diary "A whip-smart and hilariously honest how-to (and how-not-to do) parenthood on holiday. My husband should take note. " Celia Walden, author of Payday "Funny, inspiring, tender, and a little bit bonkers, global travel with three small boys, what could possibly go wrong? " Gil McNeil, author of The Only Boy for Me "Hilarious and wonderfully fluent, Shape of a Boy makes you see each corner of the world afresh. I read it in one long, lounging read, which took me away from Covid to a vibrant world of orangutans and elephants and a family growing together. " Andrew Clover, best-selling author of Dad Rules "All the travel I have been missing between these covers. " Sue Moorcroft, author of A Home in the Sun
Kate Wickers is a freelance journalist and author, writing about travel, culture and food, for twenty-five years. Her published credits include work for many British and international publications, including The Sunday Telegraph, The Daily Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, The Scotsman, The Sun, The i, The Independent, The Jewish Chronicle, Lodestars Anthology, Italia!, Suitcase, Delicious, Porthole, Luxury Travel, The Australian and The Globe & Mail.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780711267183
Published: 5 Jul 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Aurum Press
Publisher: Aurum Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 272

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