Charley Boorman Books In Order

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

Publication Order of Anthologies

Charley Boorman is a published author known for writing about his adventures in real life.

He was born in London on August 23, 1966. He grew up in Ireland and much of his younger days as a child were spent riding motorcross bikes. From 1998-2002 he was on a British motorcycle team with Ewan McGregor and even went on to win the Superstock Series with David Jeffries.

In addition to writing, Charley has also appeared in movies. The very first film role that he ever had was at Jon Voight’s son in Deliverance, which was directed by John Boorman, his father. Ever since then he has also made film appearances in Excalibur, Hope and Glory, The Emerald Forest, Karaoke, The Bunker, and The Serpent’s Kiss.

Charley is married and shares two daughters with his wife. In his spare time he likes to ride a Ducati 748 and resides full time in London. He occasionally participates in rallies if his wife allows him to.

Race to Dakar is a 2006 book by Charley Boorman. If you have been looking for something interesting and unique to read, check out this work and see what you think in a real life adventure you won’t want to miss.

In January of 2006, 230 people decided to take part in a race. They raced in cars, trucks, and motorbikes in a competition that went from Lisbon to Dakar as part of the 28th annual Dakar rally. It is what is known as the most challenging race that exists.

Participating in this race was a team consisting of three bikers– Matt Hall, Simon Pavey, and Charley Boorman, the actor and the bike nut. He went on a trip around the world that also featured Ewan McGregor, which was documented completely and became Long Way Round. Once he was done with that, Charley wanted to take on another challenge as soon as possible.

He had always had the dream of racing in the Dakar and so when everything came around again it was the clear choice for the next adventure. Charley also wasn’t doing this on his own as he was supported by British biker Matt Hall and Australian champion biker Simon Pavey.

This book chronicles Charley’s attempt to do what so many other pro bikers have failed to do– take on the Dakar rally and compete in it. This books goes into his unique adventures and those of the bikers he is with and goes into the history of this race that goes from Portugal to Morocco and from Western Sahara, Mali, Mauritania, Guinea, and Senegal while taking a better look at the countries who host this rally. If you loved Long Way Round, check out this enticing sequel and follow along every step of the way.

By Any Means: His Brand New Adventure From Wicklow to Wollongong is a 2008 book by Charley Boorman. If you’re familiar with the journeys that Charley goes on, this book will be a welcome extension and fill you in on his latest adventure.

Millions of viewers saw Charley as he went on his last adventure, Long Way Down, which saw him traveling from John O’Groats to Cape Town. He accomplished this impressive feat along with Ewan McGregor (the famous actor that many people may know from movies such as Big Fish and Moulin Rouge) and then continued to push the envelope by going around the globe on the Long Way Round.

In between taking these two journeys, he also set aside time to compete in the Dakar Rally and told the story in his book Race to Dakar. These days Charley continues his passion for travel and adventure in the new challenge which is titled By Any Means. He makes his way to Sydney, starting out from his home town in Co Wicklow, and is going to use any means that he has in order to get to his destination with any type of functional transport that he can– whether that’s truck, kayak, boat, horse, train, or even a tuk-tuk.

These means of transport also include his motorbike. Whether he’s making his way across the Black Sea, going hiking through Tibet, using an elephant as transport in India, or making his way on foot through the forests of Papua New Guinea, this is the chance to meet an incredible array of unique people and explore some of the most unique places on Earth.

The author brings along his trademark dedication, enthusiasm, and sense of good humor to make this new trip the most challenging one that he has been on yet. Check it out to see what you think and go along on the adventure of a lifetime!