The Whole Story: A Walk Around the World [Hardcover]

Ffyona Campbell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1996

In August 1983, at the age of 16, Ffyona Campbell set out from Britain on a walk that was to take her around the world. Eleven years and 20,000 miles were to elapse before she returned home. Now she tells the story of her extraordinary life and personal odyssey.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Orion Publishing; illustrated edition edition (November 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0752801090
• ISBN-13: 978-0752801094
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,127,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Soul Searching journey, May 16, 1999

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This review is from: The Whole Story: A Walk Around the World (Hardcover)

I have just finished reading Ffyona Campbells brilliant new book "The Whole Story " and for the first time i have been unable to put the book down like no other . I bought this book for £1 in my local bargain bookshop and I consider it to be the best £1 i have or ever will spend .The journey Ffyona takes is truly epic in milage and emotional terms as she walks and confronts her true inner self along the route . Ffyona finds herself sitting next to a person she once was on a flight to America and for any one to admit their personal failings must be saluted .I have read before that in order to tell a true autobiography /travel account then the author must be truthful and when you finally find the inner truth then the telling of the story must be easy .A truly well writen book from start to end from a truly couragous person .My ambition now would be to srtive to be like Ffyona and meet such agreat person of the 20th century . bravo Ffyona !

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars " Learning to stand by walking the earth..", December 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Whole Story: A Walk Around the World (Hardcover)

Through her journey, Ffyona learned and shows us what it is and what it takes to be "human",what true courage is, as she bares her soul. Without embellishing anything,the author faces her demons and finds herself, she speaks about the process of growing:the pain,the lessons and joys of life...How she became who she is,why... As the aboriginals she admired, she made her journey...it's pure and beautiful.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring book of what became a personal crusade, June 18, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Whole Story: A Walk Around the World (Hardcover)

Grit and determination against the odds shines through in this woman with tremendous endurance to the point of inflicting self-suffering. A frank, open account of how she undertook her epic walk around the world - even to the point of admitting where she cheated and had to return to satisify her guilt.