Titles in This Set Journeys to Impossible Places Step by Step Details Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Age Range: Adult (Non Fiction) Overview Discover the extraordinary life and travels of one of Britain's best-loved adventurers with this Simon Reeve 2 Books Collection Set. Bringing together his bestselling memoir Step by Step and its follow-up Journeys to Impossible Places, this paperback set traces Reeve's journey from an unemployed teenager to a globe-trotting broadcaster who has explored more than 130 countries. Honest, gripping and full of real adventure, it's a wonderful gift for travel writing and memoir fans. About the Books Step by Step is the revelatory memoir that first introduced readers to Simon Reeve's remarkable story. He describes journeying across epic landscapes, dodging bullets on frontlines, walking through minefields and being detained for spying by the KGB, tracing his path from leaving school without qualifications to becoming one of British television's most respected travel presenters. It is a searingly honest account of resilience and curiosity, praised by critics as reading "like a fast-paced thriller." Journeys to Impossible Places continues the story, taking readers deeper into the astonishing adventures that followed Reeve's early career. From remote paradise islands and jungles dripping with heat and life to nerve-wracking secret missions, Reeve reveals the inside story of his most memorable expeditions around the planet and closer to home. Along the way he reflects on personal lessons drawn from joy, grief, fatherhood and inspiring encounters across the globe, creating an uplifting call to embrace risk and the wonder of the world. Together, these two books offer a complete picture of a life shaped by exploration, both external and internal, from a presenter whose books have featured on the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller lists. Two complementary bestsellers from a globally respected travel presenter and author Combines a candid personal memoir with thrilling real-world adventure reporting Lightweight paperback format, ideal for travel, gifting or everyday reading Inspiring and motivational — perfect for fans of travel, geography and true adventure stories Great gift for travellers, students, book clubs and fans of TV travel documentaries About the Author Simon Reeve is a British author, presenter and adventurer who has travelled to more than 130 countries, fronting multiple award-winning BBC and ITV travel series exploring subjects from the Tropics to the Equator and the Indian Ocean. He has received a One World Broadcasting Trust Award, the Ness Award from the Royal Geographical Society, and the John Tompkins Natural History Award for his contribution to travel broadcasting and natural history filmmaking. His books have consistently featured on the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller lists. Why You'll Love This Simon Reeve Collection Honest, inspiring and thrilling in equal measure, this two-book set pairs a heartfelt personal memoir with vivid, real-world adventure — the perfect introduction to one of Britain's most trusted travel storytellers. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition with UK ISBN.