On Juniper Mountain: A Journey in the Himalayas

by Angela Locke

Angela Locke travelled to Nepal in the early 90's to research a new book, and found herself on a journey of discovery which would change her life. She would find herself returning to Nepal, becoming immersed in the life of the country, and experiencing a deep spiritual awakening. Her experiences would lead to the founding of the charity Juniper Trust which now works in Education and Health with the poorest communities all over the world.

240 pages, Paperback

First published April 16, 2010

About the author

Angela Locke was born in Suffolk but now lives in the Lake District National Park in the North of England, close to the Scottish borders, looking out at a mountain. Here she writes and teaches Creative Writing. Most of Angela's six books feature the Lake District, including her latest novel 'Dreams of the Blue Poppy' which begins in Cumbria ( The Lake District) and moves to the wilds of Tibet. Her latest travel book 'On Juniper Mountain' about walking in the foothills of the Himalayas, details the life-changing experiences which led her to found Juniper Trust. An education and health charity, it now works across the world, but was began by Angela in Nepal, where Juniper Trust have built five schools for the poorest communities.
Her latest novel is a departure from the Lake District and is set in France during and after WW2. Angela has spent a great deal of time in France which she loves, and where she used to have house in Normandy and it is based on extensive interviews and research in the UK and France.

Reviews

[Kathleen Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a moving account of an actual as well as a personal journey. It made me think and it filled me with admiration for the author's courage. Angela Locke's journey to the Himalaya to research her novel Dreams of the Blue Poppy led to the formation of a charity - the Juniper Trust founded to help educate children in poor communities in Nepal. It's told with complete honesty - Angela goes with very western, middle class expectations and finds her whole value system shaken. What a journey!