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Alone in the World
How to find courage & clarity in uncertain times
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'Miriam finds beauty in what lies beyond fear.' Ben Fogle, New Lives in the Wild Do something unexpected. Sooner, rather than later. Miriam Lancewood - adventurer, philosopher, brave and extraordinary yet humble human being - takes you into her world of expeditions through New Zealand, Bulgaria,...
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With inspiring stories and practical advice, Miriam shows how to become more self-reliant and independent. Whether you are an adventurer or just want to learn how to be better prepared for challenging situations, this is your guide to a freer life.
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'Miriam finds beauty in what lies beyond fear.' Ben Fogle, New Lives in the Wild
Do something unexpected. Sooner, rather than later.
Miriam Lancewood - adventurer, philosopher, brave and extraordinary yet humble human being - takes you into her world of expeditions through New Zealand, Bulgaria, the Himalayas, India, Turkey, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.
She hitchhikes to remote locations, camps in the wild, fights off bears, fights off unwanted men, climbs mountains, and survives by eating from the land and living by her wits.
Miriam aims to overcome fear by deepening her independence. Each adventure reflects both her strengths and vulnerabilities, and she tells vivid and deeply personal stories drawn from those experiences.
With practical advice on how to prepare for the unexpected, Alone in the World will resonate with anyone seeking courage and clarity as the world becomes increasingly unpredictable and fragile.
Miriam Lancewood's first book, the international bestseller Woman in the Wilderness, described the seven incredible years she and her husband Peter spent living in the wilderness. With no modern conveniences, they embraced a nomadic lifestyle, sleeping in a tent, cooking over open fires, and moving with the rhythm of nature. Her second book, Wild at Heart, focused on a time when Peter became very ill, and their lifestyle had to adapt.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781991142481
Publisher: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 March 2026
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: A&U New Zealand
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Miriam Lancewood was born in 1983 and grew up in the Netherlands. She was a competitive pole-vaulter and studied Physical Education before travelling in Africa and India. There she met her New Zealand husband, and together they travelled for many years through Asia and Papua New Guinea before arriving in New Zealand. They lived primitively in the remote wilderness of the Southern Alps, and Miriam wrote her first book Woman in the Wilderness about that time. She currently lives in Bulgaria with her husband, when she's not out in the wilderness on adventures.
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Woman in the Wilderness
Woman in the Wilderness is an intriguing and mesmerizing book. - Ben Fogle This book tells how one woman learned to dig deep and push the boundaries in order to discover what really matters in life. Miriam is a young Dutch woman living in the heart of the mountains with her New Zealand husband. She lives simply in a tent...Paperback$2400Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
Wild at Heart
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