Not All Sunshine and Sand - Hardcover

Paul Rowlands

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1846244838 ISBN 13: 9781846244834

Publisher: Book Guild Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

Paul Rowlands takes us into his world as a truck driver, initially around rural Suffolk and the rest of the UK, before embarking on the infamous Middle East run. Here, he recalls his hair-raising experiences, some of them humorous, some alarming, and the many friends he made. The long-distance lorry driver experiences life in the raw, with many hardships and occasional comforts. Run-ins with the locals, dramatic encounters with foreign drivers and mechanical problems seem to be the norm, but they are tempered by the sheer beauty of mountain passes, lakeside stops and the generous hospitality of many he meets. The camaraderie in the trucking fraternity has seen Paul through many a crisis, and he shares the belief that help is always at hand when a fellow driver is facing a problem. Take a ride through foreign lands in the cab of a long-haul lorry for a new perspective on overland travel.

About this title

About the Author:

Paul Rowlands was born in The Rhondda, South Wales and spent his early years in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), Germany, Holland and Singapore, where his RAF father was posted. His first job was with the Civil Service, but his love for travel led to him working as a long distance truck driver to the Middle East. He lives in Ipswich, Suffolk with his wife, Frances, and three cats and is presently employed as a truck driver/roadie on tour with 'Walking with Dinosaurs'.

About this edition

• Publisher: Book Guild Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1846244838
• ISBN 13: 9781846244834
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304