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Sahara: A Journey of Love, Loss and Survival Kindle Edition

by Paula Constant (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A journey of love, loss and survival.

Having walked more than 5000 kilometres from Trafalgar Square to Morocco, Paula Constant finds herself at the westernmost edge of the Sahara Desert - and the brink of sanity. The wheels have fallen off her marriage and her funds are quickly drying up, but she is determined to complete the second stage: walking through the romantic Big Empty of Northern Africa to Cairo. Sahara is the story of Paula's struggle to overcome her innermost demons and take control of her journey, her camels and the men she hires to guide her through one of planet's most extreme regions. Illness, landmines and political red tape stand between Paula and the realisation of a life's dream. Sahara is a thrilling adventure and a story of joy, heartache, inspiration and despair. But, above all, it's a celebration of the human spirit in all its guises.
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    417 pages
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    Random House Australia
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  5. Publication date
    1 May 2010
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About the Author

Paula Constant began walking from Trafalgar Square in 2004. Since then, she has walked over 12000km through eight countries- England, France, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Mauritania, Mali and Niger. From 2005-2007, Paula walked over 7000km through the Sahara, until she was halted by civil war in Niger. Her first book, Slow Journey South, was released by Random House in 2008. Her second, Sahara, was released in October 2009. Paula is currently planning another walk, and lives in rural Victoria.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004T6E4SA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Australia
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 May 2010
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 417 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1864715156
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Best Sellers Rank: 526,636 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 163 ratings

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Paula Constant

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Between 2004-2007, Paula Constant walked over 12000km through eight countries, including over 7000km through the Sahara with her own camel train and only local nomadic support.

Her first two books, Sahara and Slow Journey South, detail the journey and were published by Random House.

The walk deepened a lifelong ambition to write high quality, epic historical fiction. Paula moved to Granada in Spain, where she spent several years researching the collapse of Visigothic Spain and the rise of Arabic Al Andalus. Her research inspired the Visigoths of Spain series of historical fiction novels, and more research than she had imagined possible.

She spent the next few years writing the series in the early hours of the morning, whilst also working full time in mining as a fly in, fly out worker on remote sites in northern Australia. Originally from Mansfield in Victoria, Australia, Paula divides her time now between Broome, in North Western Australia, and Granada, Spain.

She adores, in no particular order, her awesome stepchildren, Chloe and Taylor; walking on Cable Beach under a full moon; great gin; camels; singing the pina colada song at inappropriate moments; and soppy romance novels of all persuasions.

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Customers find the book's story inspiring, with one describing it as an extraordinary tale of courage. The book receives positive feedback for its depth, with one customer noting how it vividly describes the rawness of the Sahara.

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Customers find the book's story inspiring, with one describing it as an extraordinary tale of courage and grit.

"What an amazing story from such an incredible woman. Written with such depth of inner feelings and emotion...." Read more

"This is an almost unbelievable story of determination and real grit...." Read more

"...remarkable woman; intelligent, well spoken, interesting and above all else courageous...." Read more

"What an extraordinary tale - beautifully written Paula! Wow, it had me gripped from start to finish! Couldn’t put it down! Honest and inspiring!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the depth of the story, with one mentioning how it describes the rawness of the Sahara in detail.

"What an amazing story from such an incredible woman. Written with such depth of inner feelings and emotion...." Read more

"...The books have described the rawness of the Sahara in detail, in a way that many of us couldn’t comprehend, hope at sometime you can get back and..." Read more

"...All revealed a remarkable woman; intelligent, well spoken, interesting and above all else courageous...." Read more

"What an extraordinary tale - beautifully written Paula! Wow, it had me gripped from start to finish! Couldn’t put it down! Honest and inspiring!..." Read more

Top reviews from Australia

  • Brigitte
    5.0 out of 5 stars capturing
    Reviewed in Australia on 4 October 2023
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    Reading this book, one can't help but feel "The big Empty". I thoroughly enjoyed it
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  • Learned friend
    4.0 out of 5 stars Journey of the soul
    Reviewed in Australia on 30 June 2018
    This is a book which can be read as the second part of Paula's journey, following on from the first book on her walking journey 'Slow Journey South'. I love accounts of travel experiences especially challenging ones and this account has the added bonus of taking us to a place rarely explored by foot and, possibly never before, by a single 'white' female. I'm gob smacked at her persistence and dogged determination. The descriptions of place are simple yet sufficient. The recounting of the relationships she forms with her hired guides and her camels is certainly a major part of her story and proves to be very interesting, amusing and moving. If only it included photos of her journey, then I would give it five stars. Paula is one helluva woman.
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  • MAUREEN Allert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put this book down.
    Reviewed in Australia on 1 February 2023
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    What an amazing story from such an incredible woman. Written with such depth of inner feelings and emotion. The courage shown is an inspiration to everyone who reads this. I was so afraid for Paula in parts and so impressed by her intestinal fortitude in others. Thoroughly recommend this book! Now to go back and read some more of Paula's books.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sahara
    Reviewed in Australia on 15 January 2022
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    I have read both books and have been captivated. The books have described the rawness of the Sahara in detail, in a way that many of us couldn’t comprehend, hope at sometime you can get back and finish what you started.
    Shame about the camels let’s hope they found an owner like yourself.
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  • Melanie
    3.0 out of 5 stars She likes it
    Reviewed in Australia on 24 December 2019
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    Bought for daughter
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  • Graham Perth Western Australia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sahara, hard read for me but worth it
    Reviewed in Australia on 4 February 2021
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    This is an almost unbelievable story of determination and real grit. There is however a lot of emotional self analysis which I would have been happy without being a fan of straight and true adventure. Having said that this story may have not been as rounded and authentic without it.
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  • Dave Dickson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational for the young woman
    Reviewed in Australia on 10 April 2017
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    I read this book following Paula's interviews with Richard Fiedler on ABC radio and her first book "Slow Journey South". All revealed a remarkable woman; intelligent, well spoken, interesting and above all else courageous. Any young woman who reads this book could not but be inspired to take on any challenge. Literature critics might challenge pace and relevance in places however the story is well worth the read. "Slow Journey South" sets the scene and should be read first.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
    Reviewed in Australia on 14 November 2020
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    What an extraordinary tale - beautifully written Paula! Wow, it had me gripped from start to finish! Couldn’t put it down! Honest and inspiring! Highly recommend!!!
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  • Dnyaneshwari Joglekar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on 16 August 2015
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    It is absolutely amazing, a must read I would say.
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  • Condado Beach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down
    Reviewed in the United States on 14 August 2022
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    This is my kind of book. I love true accounts of exploration, discovery, and survival---and this book didn't disappoint. Paula is a very good writer and a very good observer of humanity. Also very eye-opening account of what the world is like deep inside that huge and mysterious continent called Africa. Highly recommend.
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  • Tez Jones
    4.0 out of 5 stars A book that makes you want to walk too...
    Reviewed in the United States on 8 April 2017
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    A thoroughly fascinating book that makes the people and surrounds of Sahara come alive. Even if walking in the desert is not your cup of tea - it will be after reading Ms Constant's memoir of her most remarkable journey.
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  • C Harris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful!
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 February 2012
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    A wonderful book about an incredible journey! Paula is a great writer. She makes you feel as though you are there on her journey with her. I laughed, cried, and felt her frustration as she walked the thousands of km her way through the Sahara. She is an inspiration, and this book is a must read!
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  • kay Irwin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Setting yourself a challenge
    Reviewed in the United States on 3 July 2013
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    An amazing report of an Australian woman setting herself the challenge of walking across the Sahara from West to East and learning all of the skills required to pack and handle camels and, most of all, to pick guides.
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