John Allen

John Allen recalls the challenges of his life in mountain rescue, with accounts of real-life rescues and discussion of the use of helicopters and dogs in the rescue process. The book describes many of the interesting characters he has encountered and is laced with humour.

In this authorised biography of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, outspoken advocate of human rights, Chair of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, the author examines how a poor child from the black townships became one of the world’s great moral leaders.