John Proctor - author of ‘Child of Time: Sanctuary in the Extreme’

‘‘Memoirs from a life of extremes; the underclass of the city, life forged through poverty, violence and drugs.  A connection through rock and ice to a new life; the life of a climber, simple in need, rich in experience.’’

Book review by Scottish climber Simon Richardson can be found here - Book Review – Sanctuary in the Extreme | Scottishwinter.com
’’…overall the book conveys a message of hope – that there is a way out of even the most desperate of situations – and for some, climbing and mountaineering can provide that means of escape.’’ - Simon Richardson is a passionate Scottish winter climber