Long Way Home: Love, life, death, and everything in between

Dan Jarvis' memoir is a powerful and inspiring story of love, loss, courage, and determination, winning the Best Memoir award at the Parliamentary Book Awards 2020. It is not about politics but about service and family, focusing on his time in the Parachute Regiment and the tragic death of his wife Caroline. It explores the challenges he faced, such as taking on the Taliban in Afghanistan and losing his wife to cancer, and how he coped with them. Despite being a difficult book to write, it is a gripping and inspiring read.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Dan Jarvis's story is a remarkable one, encompassing love, loss, courage, and determination. Alan Johnson, the winner of the Best Memoir award at the Parliamentary Book Awards 2020, describes it as a "belter" that reveals the amazing man behind the story. While Dan Jarvis is an MP and a Mayor, this book is not about politics. It is a deeply personal account of his time serving in the elite Parachute Regiment and the tragic death of his wife, Caroline. Dan's story delves into the challenges he faced, including taking on the Taliban in Afghanistan and losing his wife to cancer at a young age. It is a testament to his courage and character. Despite the difficulty of writing the book, it is a gripping and inspiring read. From the mortal danger of night-fighting in Helmand province to the aching heartache of bereavement, Dan's memoir is a unique and compelling account of a man's journey through life.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781408710715