The Salt Path
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:31st Jan '19
Should be back in stock very soon
This inspiring true story follows Raynor and Moth as they embark on a 630-mile journey along the South West Coast Path, exploring themes of grief, resilience, and the healing power of nature.
The Salt Path is an inspiring true story that follows Raynor Winn and her husband, Moth, as they navigate profound loss and uncertainty. Just days after receiving the devastating news of Moth's terminal illness, they face another blow when they lose their home and livelihood. In a courageous and impulsive move, the couple decides to embark on a 630-mile journey along the South West Coast Path, stretching from Somerset to Dorset, through Devon and Cornwall. With only the essentials for survival, they set off into the wild, seeking solace in the beauty of nature.
As they traverse the rugged coastline, Raynor and Moth encounter numerous challenges that test their resilience and spirit. Each step along the path becomes a part of their healing process, allowing them to confront their grief while rediscovering a sense of hope. The natural world serves as both a backdrop and a catalyst for their transformation, illustrating the profound connection between humanity and the environment. Through their journey, they learn valuable lessons about endurance, love, and the meaning of home.
Ultimately, The Salt Path is a poignant exploration of loss and recovery, showcasing how the healing powers of nature can help individuals rebuild their lives in unexpected ways. The book has garnered significant acclaim, being recognized as a bestseller and winning multiple literary awards. It resonates with readers for its honest portrayal of hardship and the indomitable human spirit.
A beautiful, thoughtful, lyrical story of homelessness, human strength and endurance * Guardian *
An astonishing narrative of two people dragging themselves from the depths of despair along some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country, looking for a solution to their problems and ultimately finding themselves. * Independent *
A gem of a book * Guardian, Best Books of Summer *
This is what you need to read right now to muster hope and resilience. A beautiful story and a reminder that humans can endure adversity * Stylist *
Ray's account of their incredible journey is a tale of triumph, of hope over despair * Pick of the paperbacks, The Sunday Times *
The landscape is magical, shape-shifting seas and smugglers' coves; myriad sea birds and mauve skies . . . It's a tale of triumph: of hope over despair; of love over everything . . . home was no longer about bricks and mortar. It was a state of mind * The Sunday Times *
An inspirational nature memoir for fans of H is for Hawk about losing everything and finding yourself between the elements of sea and sky * Waterstones *
The Salt Path is a life-affirming tale of enduring love that smells of the sea and tastes of a rich life. With beautiful, immersive writing, it is a story heart-achingly and beautifully told.
The most inspirational book of this year . . . In some ways The Salt Path reads like the ultimate drop-out odyssey, except that this journey isn't a life choice . . . What the book chiefly conveys is the human capacity for endurance and the regenerative power of nature . . . The Salt Path also serves as a reminder that Britain is a land criss-crossed by footpaths and that we take this 140,000-mile national glory for granted at our peril . . . The Salt Path has reminded me to scrape last year's mud from my walking boots and get rambling again. I hope it has the same impact on millions of others. * The Times *
Moving and beautifully evocative * i *
ISBN: 9781405937184
Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 17mm
Weight: 205g
288 pages