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Discover the transformative power of nature in this captivating true story of resilience and renewal, hailed as one of the decade's most impactful reads. From the pen of million-copy bestselling author Raynor Winn comes a tale that has captured hearts and minds across the nation.
When Raynor's world crumbles—her husband of 32 years diagnosed with a terminal illness, their home and livelihood stripped away—the couple makes an audacious choice. With nothing but essential supplies on their backs, they embark on a 630-mile odyssey along the windswept South West Coast Path, from Somerset to Dorset, traversing Devon and Cornwall.
As they navigate the rugged terrain of cliffs and coastline, Raynor and Moth's journey evolves into an extraordinary adventure of self-discovery. The Salt Path is a raw, poignant account of confronting loss and unearthing hope amidst nature's embrace. It's a profound exploration of the concept of home—how it can vanish, be reconstructed, and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.
This Sunday Times bestseller has garnered critical acclaim, clinching the Royal Society Literature Christopher Bland Prize and earning spots on shortlists for the 2018 Costa Biography Award and Wainwright Golden Beer Book Prize. Lauded by critics as 'mesmerising', 'uplifting', and 'a literary phenomenon', The Salt Path stands as a testament to human endurance and the healing power of the great outdoors.
Raynor Winn's literary prowess has captivated readers, with her works selling over one million copies across all formats as of July 2024. Immerse yourself in this life-affirming narrative that has touched the hearts of readers nationwide and rediscover the restorative magic of the natural world.
Book ISBN: | 9781405937184 |
Book Author: | Raynor Winn |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 196 x 27 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2019-01-31 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages |
Book Weight: | 206g |
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