Leaving Thebes
Paperback, 194 pages
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Finding his childhood obsessions with Egypt and the Valley of the Kings suddenly resurfacing, historian Tim Cooper decided that the only way to save his family from distraction was to set off one January morning for a week by the Nile at Luxor - ancient Thebes. Once there he followed in the footsteps of his heroes - Belzoni, Champollion and Howard Carter - and experienced first hand the intoxicating collision of ancient and modern Egypt which for so long had exercised his imagination. As well as being a vivid, humorous and often moving account of seven days spent in 'the world's greatest outdoor museum' Leaving Thebes is an inspirational meditation on middle age, mortality and the meaning of life.
Includes 15 b&w plates, two sketch maps and a glossary. Royalties from each copy sold will be donated to the Luxor children’s charity Luxor4Care (www.luxor4care.org.uk). For additional purchasing information please visit www.cooperbooks.co.uk.
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"Wake Me Up When Its Over"
Millions of tourists visit Thebes every year. Tim Cooper is just one of them and spent a rather ordinary and uneventful holiday just like the rest. In these days of mass tourism jet travel, the bar is raised for quality engaging travel literature and this book fails to meet it. It reads like your Aunt Mildred's regaling you at Christmas dinner with tales of her package holiday in Rome. At least you can enjoy her pudding while she does!
Cooper's writing style is dull, plodding and contrived as if he were trying to force the mundane to sound exciting. This is no page turner, but rather a good sleeping elixir.
Why was this book published?... More >
Millions of tourists visit Thebes every year. Tim Cooper is just one of them and spent a rather ordinary and uneventful holiday just like the rest. In these days of mass tourism jet travel, the bar is raised for quality engaging travel literature and this book fails to meet it. It reads like your Aunt Mildred's regaling you at Christmas dinner with tales of her package holiday in Rome. At least you can enjoy her pudding while she does!
Cooper's writing style is dull, plodding and contrived as if he were trying to force the mundane to sound exciting. This is no page turner, but rather a good sleeping elixir.
Why was this book published?... More >
"Re: Wake Me Up When Its Over"
I have reason to believe this review has been posted as a 'joke' by someone who has not read the book. A pity that they think this is funny as its effect will undoubtedly be to harm sales of a work that is being sold to raise money for charity. I hope the person involved will see fit to remove it.
Tim Cooper
Tim Cooper
"Leaving Thebes"
This book was like taking a journey within my own emotions. It evoked many memories and wonderful feelings that I hold from my own visits to luxor.
It is an excellent buy and the proceeds of the book are going to a very special cause for the children of Luxor, what could be better.
I look forward to any future books by this author.
Thank you Tim for sharing your experiences in this way.
It is an excellent buy and the proceeds of the book are going to a very special cause for the children of Luxor, what could be better.
I look forward to any future books by this author.
Thank you Tim for sharing your experiences in this way.
"Re: Wake Me Up When Its Over"
As a Luxor (Thebes) resident, one has to say that peoples holiday experiences are of no particular interest to me personally. However, as a 'speed-reader' I do not get the impression that the book was written from the perspective of the average tourist, indeed Tim Cooper's experiences and perceptions are far from that - one could possibly say quite unique these days.
From the point of view of any occasional visitor wishing to come to Luxor on more than a package holiday experience, and looking for something more adventurous, "Leaving Thebes" could be the book for them. It is packed with useful tips and information which might encourage the... More >
As a Luxor (Thebes) resident, one has to say that peoples holiday experiences are of no particular interest to me personally. However, as a 'speed-reader' I do not get the impression that the book was written from the perspective of the average tourist, indeed Tim Cooper's experiences and perceptions are far from that - one could possibly say quite unique these days.
From the point of view of any occasional visitor wishing to come to Luxor on more than a package holiday experience, and looking for something more adventurous, "Leaving Thebes" could be the book for them. It is packed with useful tips and information which might encourage the... More >
"Leaving Thebes"
I have really enjoyed this book as it shows in the truest form how Luxor can afect people and why so many people enjoy visiting there time and time again.
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