Pathfinding : On Walking, Motherhood and Freedom by Kerri Andrews 9781783968428

Pathfinding : On Walking, Motherhood and Freedom

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The desire to walk is something that defines us, bringing joy, connection and...
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The desire to walk is something that defines us, bringing joy, connection and freedom. But what happens to all this when we become mothers?From the author of Wanderers, comes an urgent exploration of what it means to rediscover ourselves through the land we walk and the people we walk alongside. ___In the wake of the complete metamorphosis of becoming a mother, Kerri Andrews determines to undertake a series of journeys on foot to understand what has happened to her.�Alongside a backpack full of supplies, Kerri carries with her the shadow of post-natal depression and the idea that maybe the hills are no longer for those, like her, who bear the mental and physical scars of childbearing and childrearing.�Yet, what she soon discovers are tales of mother-walkers that have long been neglected or hidden away. From Mary Wollstonecraft and Ellen Weeton to Kate Chopin, here are women whose urgent stories offer new ways of stepping into motherhood. �As Kerri traverses urban, rural and increasingly mountainous landscapes in the North West and Scotland, she is joined by women who have also experienced the profound changes that having children can bring to bodies and minds. Together, they explore the complicated ground of motherhood today - balancing enormous responsibility and upheaval with ambition, rage and hope - creating new paths as they go.�___`Left me itching to lace up my boots and follow the call of the path.' Laura Pashby, author of Chasing Fog�`Bold, brave... I had the feeling, as I read, that Kerri Andrews might be clearing a path for us all.'�Helen Jukes, author of Mother Animal�`Powerful and unflinchingly honest' Annabel Abbs, author of Windswept: Why Women Walk

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781783968428
Book Author: Kerri Andrews
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Elliott & Thompson Limited
Book Publisher: Elliott & Thompson Limited
Book Dimensions: 144 x 225 x 23 cm
Book Publication Date: 2025-03-13
Book Pagination: 224 pages
Book Weight: 328g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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