The Long Road From A Broken Heart

by Jeremy Scott, Andrew Clarke (Editor)

As a toddler, Jeremy Scott suffered from a huge hole in his aorta valve that cruelly denied him the opportunity to live the life of a normal healthy child. At just four years of age Jeremy underwent Open Heart Surgery at the hands of renowned surgeon Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes. Thirty four years later with practically no experience or training, Jeremy took the unbelievably courageous plunge and began a 2 ½ year, 51,916km bicycle ride that would see him cycle through 29 countries from London to New Zealand.

While separate encounters with the Iranian and Filipino Mafia had Jeremy fearing for his life, it was the beautiful acts of kindness offered by strangers throughout the world that will forever warm his heart.

While this beautiful story of self-discovery will leave you feeling genuinely inspired, Jeremy’s stunning photographs from the road will render you speechless in this stunning publication.

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The Long Road From A Broken Heart is not only a story about life in the saddle, it is story about the beautiful side of humanity and an example of what someone can achieve if they believe in themselves and have the courage to chase their dreams.

272 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Kerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three years ago I listened to Jeremy talk of his experiences on his journey from London back home to New Zealand. I was inspired! It's taken me a while to get to the book but I loved the armchair travel. Plainly and honestly written, great maps to follow and fantastic photos.

[Selina · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible, inspiring solo journey by bicycle from London to Auckland with hair raising adventures and complete with stunning landscape photos of people and places.

[MsEleanorMae · Rating 4 out of 5]

I saw Jeremy speak of this journey at a full Castlemaine Phee Broadway Theatre perhaps a year ago. It was a funny, informative and engaging presentation that inspired many to think of possibilities for themselves for cycle touring. I picked up the book only a few days ago and devoured it. Having done some touring myself it made me step back into that wonderful and addictive world.

Jeremy writes in a lovely humble, open and non judgmental manner. This book is his personal record of his travels and at times reads like that, so many friends and people he knew joining him (he is lovely, interesting and personable), but it also highlights very strongly the way cycle touring makes you have greater contact with communities and people as you travel far more so than car, motorcycle, bus, etc.

All strength to you Jeremy with your endevours to raise more money for the respective heart foundations and with cycling expeditions.

[Andrew Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stunning coffee table book with amazing pictures and a cracking story.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stunning photographs. Makes me want to book a plane ticket...