--- product_id: 683872527 title: "The Life of My Choice" price: "B/.109" currency: PAB in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/683872527-the-life-of-my-choice store_origin: PA region: Panama --- # 4.7/5 Stars - Highly Rated #54 Travel Writing Rank - Top Genre Bestseller 9780393334258 ISBN - Authentic Edition The Life of My Choice **Price:** B/.109 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌍 Live the life your soul demands — adventure, authenticity, and audacity in one unforgettable memoir! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Life of My Choice - **How much does it cost?** B/.109 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/683872527-the-life-of-my-choice) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Explore the Untamed:** Dive into the extraordinary journeys of Wilfred Thesiger, the last great British explorer who ventured into the world's most inaccessible places. - • **A Life of Raw Authenticity:** Experience the Spartan lifestyle and deep cultural connections with remote tribes, told through Thesiger’s captivating, introspective prose. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Beloved:** Join thousands of readers who rate this memoir 4.7 stars for its gripping narrative and profound life lessons. - • **Own a Piece of Explorer Legacy:** Ranked #54 in Travel Writing, this new, publisher-fresh edition is a must-have for professionals craving inspiration beyond the ordinary. - • **Historical Depth Meets Adventure:** Gain unique insights into colonial history, warfare, and heroic figures, including reflections on T.E. Lawrence and the League of Nations’ failures. ## Overview ‘The Life of My Choice’ is Wilfred Thesiger’s compelling autobiography, chronicling his extraordinary travels through remote regions, his Spartan lifestyle, and his reflections on history and humanity. This highly rated travel memoir (#54 in Travel Writing) offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a decorated explorer and battlefield veteran, making it an essential read for those seeking inspiration beyond conventional success. ## Description Wilfred Thesiger is the last of the great British eccentric explorers, renowned for his travels through some of the most inaccessible places on earth. Review: Do such men walk among us today? - Wilfred Thesiger, I'm ashamed to admit, is a new discovery to me. After reading "Arabian Sands" a few days ago, I felt I had to learn more of his life. "The Life of My Choice" has many parallels to "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" and was so captivating that I had to read it in one sitting. T.E. Lawrence noted that "self-knowledge unfitted me for leadership." Thesiger puts that same sharp sword of introspection to his life. His observations on Lieutenant Colonel Orde Wingate and his thoughts on T.E. Lawrence are among the highlights of this book, as are his thoughts on Islam and Christianity. A son of privilege, son of the Minister of the British Legation in Addis Ababa, the author fell in love with the people of the wilderness, and always found his heroes and soul mates among the harshest tribes in the most forbidding territories. He acknowledges that some of his big game hunting exploits don't go over well 50 years afterwards, but takes care to explain the realities of the situation. He obviously has a strong feeling for the underdog in any fight, not something to be taken for granted in a highly decorated battlefield veteran. Thesiger's detailed account of the League of Nations standing by and watching the Italians brazenly use mustard gas on tens of thousands of Ethiopian soldiers and civilians reminds us of our own cowardice during more recent crimes against humanity. In this age when we are in such great need of heroic figures, I have no knowledge of a single leader of Wilfred Thesiger's caliber alive among us. Then again, Thesiger insisted on not living inside his own society, not seeking to be known by anyone other than himself. No doubt he must serve as the model for more than a few yet to be discovered British and American heroes now posted in remote and dangerous places. Surely one lesson to be taken from Mr. Thesiger's life is that we should live the lives our souls demand of us, consequences be damned. Mr. Thesiger realized as a young man that his path was a lonely one. I highly recommend "Fire and the Sword in the Sudan" by Colonels Rudolph Slatin and F.R. Wingate to any reader of Wilfred Thesiger. Slatin was held prisoner for 12 years in the Sudan during the 1880s and early 1890s. Review: An excellent read - A fascinating account of this remarkable man's life in a bygone era. ## Features - ISBN13: 9780393334258 - Condition: New - Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #302,999 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #127 in Travel Writing #227 in Biographies of Travelers & Explorers | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 65 Reviews | ## Images ![The Life of My Choice - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71btEPffFKL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do such men walk among us today? *by R***D on 10 July 2005* Wilfred Thesiger, I'm ashamed to admit, is a new discovery to me. After reading "Arabian Sands" a few days ago, I felt I had to learn more of his life. "The Life of My Choice" has many parallels to "Seven Pillars of Wisdom" and was so captivating that I had to read it in one sitting. T.E. Lawrence noted that "self-knowledge unfitted me for leadership." Thesiger puts that same sharp sword of introspection to his life. His observations on Lieutenant Colonel Orde Wingate and his thoughts on T.E. Lawrence are among the highlights of this book, as are his thoughts on Islam and Christianity. A son of privilege, son of the Minister of the British Legation in Addis Ababa, the author fell in love with the people of the wilderness, and always found his heroes and soul mates among the harshest tribes in the most forbidding territories. He acknowledges that some of his big game hunting exploits don't go over well 50 years afterwards, but takes care to explain the realities of the situation. He obviously has a strong feeling for the underdog in any fight, not something to be taken for granted in a highly decorated battlefield veteran. Thesiger's detailed account of the League of Nations standing by and watching the Italians brazenly use mustard gas on tens of thousands of Ethiopian soldiers and civilians reminds us of our own cowardice during more recent crimes against humanity. In this age when we are in such great need of heroic figures, I have no knowledge of a single leader of Wilfred Thesiger's caliber alive among us. Then again, Thesiger insisted on not living inside his own society, not seeking to be known by anyone other than himself. No doubt he must serve as the model for more than a few yet to be discovered British and American heroes now posted in remote and dangerous places. Surely one lesson to be taken from Mr. Thesiger's life is that we should live the lives our souls demand of us, consequences be damned. Mr. Thesiger realized as a young man that his path was a lonely one. I highly recommend "Fire and the Sword in the Sudan" by Colonels Rudolph Slatin and F.R. Wingate to any reader of Wilfred Thesiger. Slatin was held prisoner for 12 years in the Sudan during the 1880s and early 1890s. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent read *by N***0 on 2 March 2025* A fascinating account of this remarkable man's life in a bygone era. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by C***R on 17 July 2017* Received well, thank you ## Frequently Bought Together - The Life of My Choice - The Marsh Arabs (Penguin Classics) - Arabian Sands --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/683872527-the-life-of-my-choice](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/683872527-the-life-of-my-choice) --- *Product available on Desertcart Panama* *Store origin: PA* *Last updated: 2026-10-22*