Nine Lives and Counting

Life on the edge - a true story

Randalph Bland

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Mereo Books
15 February 2025

Autobiography: general; Memoirs; Society & culture: general; War crimes; Adventure holidays

Nine lives, nine escapes, and a thousand stories later... one man looks back with laughter, grit, and sharp insight.

From post-war Scotland to refugee camps in Asia and warzones in the Middle East, Randalph Bland's story is a breathtaking ride through reckless youth, global misadventure, and moments where life and death hung in the balance.

Told in vivid, often hilarious detail - with flashes of righteous fury - this memoir follows a restless outsider who finds himself in the thick of civil wars, humanitarian disasters, and raw street life from Glasgow to Kathmandu.

Whether he's dodging bullets in Beirut or dodging chores in a Scottish council house, Randalph's eye for irony, his taste for trouble, and his refusal to conform make this memoir unforgettable.

Perfect for readers who love:

True stories of chaotic, real-world adventure Near-death experiences told with bite and humour Outsider voices and anti-establishment memoirs Bill Bryson with darker edges - or Anthony Bourdain with more scars

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By: Randalph Bland
Imprint: Mereo Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 599g
ISBN: 9781861516657
ISBN 10: 1861516657
Pages: 452
Publication Date: 15 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Randalph Bland is a Scottish-born adventurer, humanitarian, and storyteller whose life has spanned continents and crises. From his early days in post-war Glasgow to navigating the complexities of global conflict zones, Bland's experiences have been anything but ordinary. His memoir, Nine Lives and Counting, chronicles a series of near-death experiences and the profound insights gained along the way. With a sharp wit and unflinching honesty, Bland offers readers a window into a life lived on the edge, driven by a relentless pursuit of truth and justice.