Set against the backdrop of one of the most colorful countries in the world, A Glimpse of Eternal Snows is an inspiring story of courage, love and a family's determination to give their child the best life possible. In pulsating, polluted Kathmandu and an idyllic village on a river island at the foot of the Himalayas, 'Doctor Jane' and her engineer husband Simon hope to make a difference: Jane to fulfil her vision to heal and advocate for the poor, Simon to avert the floods that threaten to devastate the land every monsoon season. The Nepali people are accepting of whatever fate flings at them and here the family find sanity, compassion and joy with baby David, who in England was little more than an 'interesting case'. <p/>This is a tale of Himalayan highs and monsoon lows, of cultural complexities, unexpected wildlife and rugged terrain, of vivid color, superstition and spicy smells.
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Foreword Most welcome to RajapurNew ArrivalsDisease and disasterDavid-the-interesting-caseEscape to sanityDavid's First TrekThe Clever DoctorsWorse by candlelightA Proper ToiletExploring Our IslandVulturesA Real DoctorArranged MarriageBusiness as usualDust DevilProstitutes and Outcastes Dying for a Glimpse of cool HimalayasThe Hot SeasonThat's life The gods hear better from hereBlood Sacrifice Poor Pooss BabyAnniversary PartyThe Wild WestDoctor last-ditchClinics for the PoorSchool for DavidNew Home in KathmanduOver the Jalja PassExpats and FireworksDavid stands tallRenewalDepartures The Heart SutraAfterword - The National Health Service: a cumbersome beastMapA note on NepaliGlossarySelected BibliographyAcknowledgements
