BOOKS

“ALONE IN THE WORLD”
How to find courage & clarity in uncertain times
by Miriam Lancewood

Link to order is [HERE]. Available after 31 March.

With inspiring stories and practical advice, Miriam shows how to become more self-reliant and independent. Whether you are an adventurer or just want to learn how to be better prepared for challenging situations, this is your guide to a freer life.

‘Miriam finds beauty in what lies beyond fear.’
Ben Fogle, New Lives in the Wild

Do something unexpected. Sooner, rather than later.

Miriam Lancewood – adventurer, philosopher, brave and extraordinary yet humble human being – takes you into her world of expeditions through New Zealand, Bulgaria, the Himalayas, India, Turkey, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan.


She hitchhikes to remote locations, camps in the wild, fights off bears, fights off unwanted men, climbs mountains, and survives by eating from the land and living by her wits.
Miriam aims to overcome fear by deepening her independence. Each adventure reflects both her strengths and vulnerabilities, and she tells vivid and deeply personal stories drawn from those experiences.
With practical advice on how to prepare for the unexpected, Alone in the World will resonate with anyone seeking courage and clarity as the world becomes increasingly unpredictable and fragile.

Miriam Lancewood’s first book, the international bestseller “Woman in the Wilderness”, described the seven incredible years she and her husband Peter spent living in the wilderness. With no modern conveniences they embraced a nomadic lifestyle, sleeping in a tent, hunting with bow and arrow, cooking over open fires and moving with the rhythm of nature. Her second book “Wild at Heart” focused on a time when Peter became very ill and their lifestyle had to adapt.

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Chinese Translation will be published this year.

De Nederlandse vertaling (“Overleven in de wildernis”) kan je bestellen VIA DEZE LINK. Het luisterboek is beschikbaar op Bol.com.

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Miriam’s first book “Woman in the wilderness” was an international bestseller, translated into many languages. It told her story of living six years in the wilderness with her husband. They were hunting and gathering and roaming the mountains like nomads.
In 2017, Miriam and Peter left New Zealand to explore other wild places. They walked 2000 km through the forest of Europe and along the coast of Turkey, mostly camping under trees and cooking by fire. They lived on the edge, embracing insecurity. They found the unexpected: sometimes it was pure bliss, sometimes it was terrifying. But when they moved into the Australian desert, they met with disaster.
This gripping story is about life and death, courage and the power of love.


Inspirational story of adventure and bravery, of how one woman learned to dig deep and push the boundaries in order to discover what really matters in life.
Miriam Lancewood is a young Dutch woman living a primitive, nomadic life in the heart of New Zealand’s mountains with her New Zealand husband Peter. She lives simply in a tent or hut and survives by hunting wild animals, foraging edible plants and using minimal supplies. For seven years, they lived this way, through all seasons, often cold, hungry and isolated in the bush. She loves her life and feels free, connected to the land and happy.

This book tells her story, including the very practical aspects of such a life: her difficulties learning to hunt with a bow and arrow, struggles to create a warm environment in which to live, attempts to cross raging rivers safely and find ways through the rugged mountains and dense bush. This is interwoven with her adjustment to a very slow pace of life, her relationship with her much older husband, her thoughtful observations of the few other people they encounter in this time, and her growing awareness of a strong spiritual connection to the natural world. 

There’s a lot of drama out there in the wilds and Miriam knows how to spin a good yarn with tension, colour and light, making this a gripping and engaging read. Reminiscent of both adventure writing like Wild and nature writing like H is for Hawk this is perfect for those exploring the idea of living an authentic, real life.

For ordering WOMAN IN THE WILDERNESS books, e-books and audio-books ONLINE:

Dutch translation: “Mijn leven in de wildernis”  BOL.com 
Dutch audioboek available HERE.
French translation: “Survivre” Amazon 
German translation: “In der Wildnis bin ich frei”: Droemer  / Amazon 
Chinese translation: “我的原始生活：新西兰荒野生存之旅” 京东商城 &天猫商城  
Portuguese translation Natereza Selvagem: by Suindaras Editora Brasil. Order HERE.