{"title":"Simon Parker","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Simon Parker, a renowned author celebrated for his enthralling travel and adventure narratives. Simon's books offer readers immersive journeys across diverse landscapes, blending exhilarating adventures with insightful observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in this collection are the inspiring titles: \u003cem\u003eA Ride Across America\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRiding Out\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eRiding Out\u003c\/em\u003e. Each book invites you to explore the world through Simon's eyes, where extraordinary travels meet the beauty of the open road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those with a penchant for adventure or a curiosity about the world beyond, Simon Parker's books are a perfect choice. They not only entertain but also enrich the reader's understanding of different cultures and environments. 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On his journey to find out, Simon cycled 4,373 miles through eleven states and numerous extreme weather events, via mountains and prairie lands, forests and freeways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way he visited homes, schools, churches and rodeos, meeting hundreds of (extra)ordinary Americans behind the clickbait news posts to discover a nation whose portrayal has become vastly oversimplified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46986050666732,"sku":"9781914613876","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18807253482869.jpg?v=1762996210"},{"product_id":"riding-out-by-simon-parker-9781800074996","title":"Riding Out","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A truly inspiring journey that celebrates the healing power of adventure. A must-read.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Levison Wood\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe remarkable and inspirational true story of how one man battled grief and anxiety, one pedal stroke at a time, on a 3,500-mile adventure around Britain.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn March 2020, as Britain entered its first lockdown, Simon Parker's life fell apart; his travel journalism career vanished overnight, and shortly afterwards he received the tragic news that a close friend had died. With a long-suppressed anxiety disorder starting to rear its head, he turned to the only therapies he knew and trusted: travel and exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSetting off on his bike from the northernmost point of Shetland with only a sleeping bag and a camping stove, Simon would end up cycling 3,427 miles around Britain. En route, he would meet hundreds of resilient Britons, who were all, in their own way, riding out the storm just like he was. Even in his gloomiest moments, he began to see that a chink of light was never too far away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRiding Out\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of optimism and hope, and a ground-level portrait of Britain as it transforms from a country in crisis to a nation on the mend. From Shetland to the Scillies, Dover to Durness, Simon learns that life's sharpest corners are best navigated at the gentle pace of a bicycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072359940332,"sku":"9781800074996","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24935843482828.jpg?v=1765097450"},{"product_id":"riding-out-by-simon-parker-9781800078741","title":"Riding Out","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A truly inspiring journey that celebrates the healing power of adventure. A must-read.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Levison Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Wonderfully relatable on so many levels. Simon's wanderlust, mental roller coaster and reactions to a fast-changing world had me enthralled in his journey, but very much reflecting on my own over the past few years. A brilliantly crafted book which holds a mirror up to the world we live in.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Mark Beaumont\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Simon's cycle ride around his own country is a fine demonstration that adventure and transformation begin on your own doorstep.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Alastair Humphreys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe remarkable and inspirational true story of how one man battled grief and anxiety, one pedal stroke at a time, on a 3,500-mile adventure around Britain.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn March 2020, as Britain entered its first lockdown, Simon Parker's life fell apart; his travel journalism career vanished overnight, and shortly afterwards he received the tragic news that a close friend had died. 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