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The Places in Between

By: Rory Stewart
Narrated by: Rory Stewart
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Rory Stewart's sparsely poetic and highly acclaimed account of his walk across Afghanistan in January 2002 has been hailed as a modern classic of travel writing. Traveling entirely on foot and following the inaccessible mountainous route, Stewart was nearly defeated by the hostile conditions. With the help of an unexpected companion and the generosity of the people he met on the way, however, he survived to report back on a region closed to the world by twenty-four years of war...

©2004 Rory Stewart (P)2006 Recorded Books Asia Travel Writing & Commentary Inspiring Thought-Provoking Middle East

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Superb narration giving an insight into a culture that exists, one which I found fascinating, instructive and most importantly for me, thought provoking. Thank you Rory.

Endurance and mental strength

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I couldn't stop listening to this story of amazing courage and determination. I would highly recommend this book.

Unbelievable bravery.

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A simple narrative makes for an easy listen as Rory takes you with him across Afghanistan as he meets and interacts with the different peoples of the various regions he crosses. Their welcomes vary from warm to frigid showing the difference in their outlooks, positions, and experiences of the previous years and decades of Afghanistan’s turbulent recent past.

One man’s pursuit of discovery across the heart of the Eurasian continent.

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Fabulous narration by the author that brought the account vividly to life. At the end, I also wept.

Blew me away

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I am astounded at Rory’s tenacity, determination and resilience in walking such hostile terrain, and at his knowledge of the history and culture of this region. I learned so much by listening.

Extreme walking

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A fascinating and personal insight of a journey most of us will never attempt.
I am about to listen to it for a second time in order to understand more of the beginning of the adventure. Great to follow the names on a map well done Rory Stewart and thank you audible more please.

Simply wonderful

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Well written and interesting. I was struck by Rory’s description of the various characters who walked with him on this journey. Highly recommended.

Brilliant

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Geopolitics from actual experience delivered by an intelligent and engaging author . The descriptions of this journey made me feel like I could easily picture this journey and educated me not only on cultures that I have no experience of but also of human ignorance and true hardship . Thank you for this book. I literally couldn’t put it down . And Babur .. heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹 🐕

Incredible . Page turner . Loved every chapter .

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Rory reads beautifully ( though some of the Afghan names & local languages were hard to hear !)
What an incredible achievement!

Rory ‘s knowledge & courage.

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I was taken along this journey with Rory. I can’t believe his resilience & bravery. The epilogue reduced me to tears!

A most amazing journey

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