{"title":"Guy Deacon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Guy Deacon, where stories leap from the page with vibrant detail and gripping honesty. An esteemed author in the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category, Guy Deacon invites you to delve into the compelling narratives that define human experience and emotion. His works, including the highly acclaimed \u003cstrong\u003eRunning on Empty\u003c\/strong\u003e, offer readers a profound glimpse into lives lived with resilience and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuy Deacon's books are an exploration of the human spirit, meticulously crafted with deep introspection and insightful observations. His storytelling weaves together personal experiences with broader social themes, providing not just a memoir, but a reflection on life itself. Whether you’re a seasoned reader of biographies or new to the genre, Guy Deacon’s works promise to be both inspirational and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the journeys of individuals who have navigated challenges and embraced triumphs, offering a source of inspiration and reflection for us all. Dive into Guy Deacon's collection and allow his eloquent prose to transport you into worlds filled with empathy and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"running-on-empty-by-guy-deacon-9781802471885","title":"Running on Empty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the age of sixty, and having lived with Parkinson's disease for over ten years, Guy Deacon CBE set out on one last adventure: to drive solo from his home in the UK 18,000 miles and through twenty-five countries to Cape Town on the southern tip of Africa. This incredible journey, across Europe and down the full length of Africa, took the former British Army officer over twelve months. Along the way, he broke down five times, underwent one emergency evacuation, and took 3,650 prescription pills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are only a handful of vehicles each year which attempt this difficult journey; many never complete it. Ongoing conflicts in Libya, South Sudan, Mozambique and many other countries make any journey exceptionally dangerous. In central Africa, road conditions, particularly in the rainy season, often make the going treacherous. Further hazards include illegal checkpoints, extortion, contaminated fuel, and a lack of services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuy drove, lived and slept in his VW Transporter, often in remote spots, hundreds of miles from the nearest village or town. Reliant on patchy GPS, he often got lost. His journey was, quite simply, an incredible feat by a man travelling alone with Stage 3 Parkinson's disease, when simply putting on a pair of shoes can take half an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut not only did Guy's journey fulfil a childhood dream to drive the length of Africa, his mission was also to raise global awareness of Parkinson's disease, for which there is currently still no cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRunning on Empty\u003c\/em\u003e is a testament to the determination of the human spirit and a reminder of the challenges those with Parkinson’s face daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845720723692,"sku":"9781802471885","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20818943482829.jpg?v=1758890572"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/guy-deacon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}