Lost and Found: From Racecar Driver to Pilgrim, from Soweto to Findhorn - Softcover

"What a touching story. . . . Thank you Geoff for reminding us to be reverent and caring for the environment." --Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

This autobiography should be a must-read for every self-proclaimed speed-freak, petrolhead and rationalist materialist. Geoff chronicles his life journey from a somewhat self-obsessed, hedonistic egoist through myriad experiences, some of them distinctly unflattering and certainly uncomfortable. He journals the story of an increasingly self-aware pilgrim, on a mission to deepen his connection with Mother Earth, her creatures and her peoples, and to spread that message in the time-honoured way - on foot, a step at a time. This true pilgrim's progress is done with appropriate humility and self-depreciation, even as his - and our - appreciation of the wonder of life in all its manifestations and glory grows, step-by-step, page-by-page. An excellent work that reads well and should be a worthy guide to every modern pilgrim in search of their own and wider truths.'--Chris Erasmus "Odyssey Magazine "

"The amazing story of one journalist's transformation from adventure-charged adrenaline junkie, hedonist and Formula One petrol-head to a man of peace and compassion, who renounced everything to pursue an astounding mission: a solo walk around the world bearing a crucial message of renewal for the planet. This book is an honest and often hilarious account of the extraordinary adventures the author experienced on the way and how his forays into love, fast cars and dangerous journeys across the world led him to an unassailable understanding of his ultimate goal in life. A must-read for anyone prepared to break the boundaries of their comfort zone and examine the possibilities of adventure and fulfillment the earth has to offer to those who respect the depth of its extraordinary heart."--Tim O'Hagan, author of Wild Places of Southern Africa

"Thank you Geoff for reminding us to be reverent and caring for the environment."--Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

"Reading this fast-paced book is like sitting at a table, Geoff across from you, his eyes alight as one story after another from a fascinating life spills out. This fast-paced book is written in such an engaging way that I found myself reading it in a day, unable to put it down. Dalglish has had a remarkable, adventure-filled life, covering war, racing Ferraris, climbing mountains, driving from China to Cape Town, and then he decides to walk the circumference of planet earth with a message for us to love and protect our home better. As he does, a new peace enters his writing and we know, his journey has just begun. As Geoff says, "God is found in the most unexpected places," and that can include the pages of a book."--Charlene Smith, author of Mandela: In Celebration of a Great Life.

This is a cracking, inspirational romp around the world. Travel with Geoff Dalglish as he takes a vital message of peace and love to all corners and all peoples of the globe. The philosophy here is that nothing is impossible and for an intrepid explorer that belief goes a long way to creating a magnificent adventure story. The author has turned a hedonistic lifestyle full of adrenaline inducing passions into one of compassion and a realisation that loving and protecting our planet is the ultimate buzz. This is a journey on foot of 25,000 miles. It sounds impossible, but then - nothing is.--Maggie Goodchild "Pilgrims "

Geoff Dalglish's Lost and Found, published by Findhorn Press, is a compelling and entertaining read which offers honest insights into a full and busy life as an award winning writer and magazine editor, who also happens to drive fast cars and be a true adventurer. It is well constructed, as you'd expect, and carries the reader through with great style, keeping curiosity and interest alive throughout with vivid descriptions and intriguing accounts of danger, accomplishment and personal revelations. Geoff's story of wakening up to ecological, humanitarian and spiritual matters is told in a very human way, and is inspiring for anyone who wants to break the habits of a lifetime and begin to live more lightly and freely on the planet. It also demonstrates that age is just a number - at 63 years old, Geoff's goal to walk 25,000 miles across the planet is a signpost for the rest of us to get into action and learn how we too can be Love in Action.--Christine Miller "Your Ultimate ReSource "

Tackling the goal to walk 25,000 miles—the equivalent of the circumference of the planet—one man shares life-changing insights through his personal travel vignettes. Formerly a thrill-seeking journalist, Geoff Dalglish begins his impressive expedition after undergoing a spiritual and ecological awakening at the Findhorn center in Scotland. His deliberate journey from Timbuktu to Antarctica to Hollywood unfolds in vivid and inspiring detail, revealing a wealth of unimaginable experiences while sharing a message about treading lightly on the Earth. From the horrors of bloody civil unrest and death-defying moments at the hands of armed guerilla soldiers to close encounters with the animal kingdom and finding healing balm within spiritual communities, this roller coaster of adventure chronicles a deeper quest for meaning that culminates in the joys of a life lived in simplicity and service.