Remarkable People
Extraordinary Stories of Everyday Lives
Published on 29. October 2020
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-1-4722-7889-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
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 * A celebration of goodness, kindness and humanity * Radio Choice * A vital tonic and antidote to the darkness and negativity of recent times * Methodist Recorder *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
15-20 colour photos
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 158 mm
Thickness: 36 mm
Weight
580 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4722-7889-0 (9781472278890)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
10/2020
1st Edition
Headline
€4.49
Available for download
Person
Dan Walker was born in Crawley in West Sussex in 1977.
He is a TV broadcaster and anchor of BBC1's Breakfast, and hosted BBC1's award-winning Football Focus for twelve years until 2021.
He participated in series 19 of Strictly Come Dancing in 2021.
Dan's previous books are Dan Walker's Thronkersaurus: Football's Finest Tales and Magic, Mud & Maradona.
He lives in Sheffield with his wife, three children and Winnie the dog.
He is a TV broadcaster and anchor of BBC1's Breakfast, and hosted BBC1's award-winning Football Focus for twelve years until 2021.
He participated in series 19 of Strictly Come Dancing in 2021.
Dan's previous books are Dan Walker's Thronkersaurus: Football's Finest Tales and Magic, Mud & Maradona.
He lives in Sheffield with his wife, three children and Winnie the dog.