Remarkable People
Extraordinary Stories of Everyday Lives
Published on 13. May 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-4722-7892-0 (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
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
15-20 colour photos
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4722-7892-0 (9781472278920)
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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 presenter and journalist who recently moved to become one of the faces of Channel 5.
Previously he presented BBC1's Breakfast for six years and Football Focus for twelve years.
Dan's other books are Remarkable People: Extraordinary Stories of Everyday Lives, Dan Walker's Football Thronkersaurus: Football's Finest Tales and Dan Walker's Magic, Mud & Maradona: Cup Football's Finest Tales.
He lives in Sheffield with his wife, three children and Winne the dog.
He is a TV presenter and journalist who recently moved to become one of the faces of Channel 5.
Previously he presented BBC1's Breakfast for six years and Football Focus for twelve years.
Dan's other books are Remarkable People: Extraordinary Stories of Everyday Lives, Dan Walker's Football Thronkersaurus: Football's Finest Tales and Dan Walker's Magic, Mud & Maradona: Cup Football's Finest Tales.
He lives in Sheffield with his wife, three children and Winne the dog.