As Luck Would Have It

From wartime childhood in London to the rainforests of Colombia, Peter Paul Bunyard's life has been anything but ordinary. In this vivid and deeply personal memoir, he retraces a journey shaped by art, science, politics, and chance encounters with remarkable figures who influenced both his path and the wider world.Bunyard brings readers into the heart of flamenco in Andalucía, the struggles of indigenous peoples in the Amazon, and the intellectual revolutions of ecological science. Along the way, he shares moments of wonder and danger, from near-miraculous rescues to hallucinatory nights under the guidance of shamans. His stories reveal how friendships, accidents of timing, and unexpected opportunities shaped a life lived with curiosity and conviction.As Luck Would Have It is more than a memoir-it is a tapestry of human connection, cultural discovery, and environmental commitment. For readers who relish true stories of adventure, resilience, and the unexpected turns of fate, this book offers both inspiration and reflection.