Jean-Philippe Soulé
Jean-Philippe Soulé spent his childhood breathing in the beauty of the outdoors and pushing physical boundaries. He joined the elite mountain commando team of the French Special Forces in 1985. Later, driven by his desire for adventure, his quest to discover new lands and culture, and his passion for meeting diverse people, Jean-Philippe left his native France to travel the world.
After 6 years as a Microsoft program manager in Seattle, he led expeditions while working as a photographer. His images of indigenous communities have been published by National Geographic as well as publications from the United Nations. He completed multiple mountain and jungle explorations, then lived in the Siberut tropical jungle among the Mentawai, an indigenous clan of hunter-gatherers.
The value of cultural preservation and a thirst for adventure led him to conceive of his largest-scale and most extreme expedition, an undertaking that had never before been attempted. It’s an achievement that remains intact today, and one which sets the bar for any adventurers who choose to follow. “DANCING WITH DEATH: An Epic and Inspiring Travel Adventure,” depicts this inspiring and oftentimes grueling journey through a compelling narrative. The winner of three international book awards and an Amazon bestseller, “DANCING WITH DEATH” has received rave reviews.
DANCING WITH DEATH will take you on the ride of a lifetime. It’s a rollercoaster of resilience, rare encounters, and moments that will leave you on the edge of your seat, as well as a fascinating account of adventure, passion, and an insight into our very own lives.
A FEW EDITORIAL REVIEWS:
“Thrilling adventure, soulful insights and crisp, fast-paced writing”
- IndieReader
“What the power of human will can accomplish is inspiring, emotional, and empowering”
- The Book Review Directory
“A fast-paced story that will grip you and inspire you. Highly recommended”
- The 'Wishing Shelf
Jean-Philippe continues to guide while writing three new books about other expeditions and travel adventures. Follow him on Bookbub, Goodreads and Facebook to learn more.
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Coming Soon: More Great Reads from Jean-Philippe Soulé:
“The Greatest Race on Earth” chronicles Jean-Philippe’s experience competing in the world’s longest and toughest ultra-cycling race across Europe. He and his wife Yumi set the record as the first and only duo to complete this grueling race. If you liked
Dancing with Death
, you’ll love this epic story.
“My Life with the Mentawai Shamans and Jungle Dwellers” recounts Jean-Philippe’s experience living among the traditional Mentawai indigenous people. Part action-adventure, part documentary, this memoir includes dozens of intimate cultural photos that offer a deeper look at the fascinating culture and jungle lifestyle of one of the world’s most traditional indigenous tribes.
“No Guidance, No Boundaries, No Limits” Jean-Philippe’s autobiography offers a fascinating and moving history of his early years as well as the formative experiences that forged him into first an adventurer, and later, a highly-respected expert guide and expedition leader. If you enjoyed David Goggins’
Can’t Hurt Me
, you’ll love Jean-Philippe’s autobiography.
Today, Jean-Philippe lives in the French Pyrenees. He and his wife founded VéloTopo to offer unique custom cycling tours to the world’s most spectacular destinations in France, Spain, and Italy. Visit www.velotopo.com for more information.
