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Remarkable People
- Author
- Dan Walker
- Narrator
- Dan Walker
- Publisher
- Headline
- Publish Date
- 29 October 2020
- Run Time
- 9 hours 8 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
We live in an age of anxiety, besieged by bad news and uncertainty. But Dan Walker, the host of BBC1's Breakfast and Football Focus, is determined to shine a light onto stories of selflessness and compassion that seldom make the headlines.
In the course of his professional life, Dan has encountered many inspiring stories of bravery and kindness. In Remarkable People, he recounts tales of incredible humanity, empathy, compassion, and a steely determination to transform lives, restore trust, renew hope.
Remarkable People is the perfect book for these challenging times; an escape from the negativity of our everyday news cycle, and a tribute to courage and positivity.
(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Limited
Critics Review
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A compilation of inspirational stories from ordinary - in the best sense of the word - people [Dan Walker] has met over the years living through extraordinary circumstances, both joyous and torturous.
Radio Times
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A celebration of goodness, kindness and humanity
Radio Choice
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A vital tonic and antidote to the darkness and negativity of recent times
Methodist Recorder
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Details
- Author
- Dan Walker
- Narrator
- Dan Walker
- Duration
- 9 hours 8 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 October 2020
- ISBN
- 9781472278913
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Headline
- Genre
- True stories / true accounts of events, Collected biographies, Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy, Society and culture: general
Synopsis
In Remarkable People, Dan Walker, the host of BBC1's Breakfast, recounts inspiring stories of the courage and selflessness of people he has met throughout his career. An uplifting tonic for the darkness and negativity of recent times.We live in an age of anxiety, besieged by bad news and uncertainty. But Dan Walker, the host of BBC1's Breakfast and Football Focus, is determined to shine a light onto stories of selflessness and compassion that seldom make the headlines. In the course of his professional life, Dan has encountered many inspiring stories of bravery and kindness. In Remarkable People, he recounts tales of incredible humanity, empathy, compassion, and a steely determination to transform lives, restore trust, renew hope.Remarkable People is the perfect book for these challenging times; an escape from the negativity of our everyday news cycle, and a tribute to courage and positivity.(P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Limited
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