A Glimpse of Eternal Snows by Jane Wilson-Howarth
When Jane’s son, David, was diagnosed with life-limiting problems, his family opted to return to their home in remote Nepal, so that David might live life to the fullest and avoid invasive medical testing.
Jane’s memoir tells of the family’s time in Rajapur Island and Kathmandu. It vividly conjures the sounds, sights and smells of exotic bazaars, the warmth and complexity of the people and the great natural beauty of the country.
The book has appeared in three paperback editions, electronically (from Bradt Travel Guides) and from Audible
Reviews for A Glimpse of Eternal Snows
“A thought provoking book that follows the life journey of a young English family living in a remote part of Nepal. It has two dimensions.First there is a fascinating travel dialogue of coping with life in a very different society. Secondly the book challenges the reader to re-examine their beliefs that modern medicine which promotes life as far as is medically possible, as we read the true story of this couples choice to take a very disabled baby out to Nepal with them. Quality of life out in a foreign country against possibly a slightly longer life but with constant hospital interventions. This one might just change your view of life.” – R I Moore – Five star Amazon review
“If you like travel books this is amazing. I heard the birds and smelled the cowpats, saw the views and felt the dust between my toes as I shared the ups and downs of life in Nepal full of joys and frustrations. A life that they shared for three years in Nepal with their second child. Jane is refreshingly open and honest about her experience of giving birth to baby David who had many medical challenges. David was born in Cambridge UK and working out what was best for David when medical professionals sometimes did not share the views that she and her husband held was such a painful process. It seemed that the medics were not always listening to the parents. Recently one of my grandchildren was born with a life shortening condition. Reading this book encouraged me to support family members to continue to ask questions such as ‘what is the evidence that the course of action you are suggesting will be of real benefit to my child?’ and ‘Please could you use terms that we can understand when talking about her condition’.
Curious about Nepal or training to be an obstetrician or paediatrician? ….. read this book” – Bridge Player – Review on Amazon