Born in Cairo in 1942, Penelope married Oliver Worsley and went to live in Yorkshire, where they had four children. Footsteps to the Jungle traces Penelopes earlier life, the discovery of Huntingtons Disease, the death of her son Richard and what led her to set up an international charity in his memory. The Karen Hilltribes Trust is focused on helping the Karen people in the mountainous area of northwest Thailand to help themselves to build a better future. This illustrated book is a personal story that shares tragedy, illness and challenges, resulting in the huge rewards of working with others