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Post by Hippiejo on Jun 22, 2021 20:21:14 GMT
The Salt Path by Raynor Winn Just days after Raynor learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, their home and livelihood is taken away. With nothing left and little time, they make the brave and impulsive decision to walk the 630 miles of the sea-swept South West Coast Path, from Somerset to Dorset, via Devon and Cornwall.
They have almost no money for food or shelter and must carry only the essentials for survival on their backs as they live wild in the ancient, weathered landscape of cliffs, sea and sky. Yet through every step, every encounter, and every test along the way, their walk becomes a remarkable journey.
The Salt Path is an honest and life-affirming true story of coming to terms with grief and the healing power of the natural world. Ultimately, it is a portrayal of home, and how it can be lost, rebuilt, and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.
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Post by Hippiejo on Jun 22, 2021 20:21:39 GMT
Probably one of the most inspirational books I've ever read. A couple who have lost their home and livelihood, refuse to give in to their circumstances and instead pack the lightest possible rucksacks and decide to wild camp and walk the coastal paths of Devon and Cornwall. Their endurance and courage at times left me quite humbled. In a totally understated way, their story forces us to ask big questions.
How much 'stuff' do we really need? If we were to lose everything, what would give us the hope and determination to carry on living? Do we really want a big adventure, especially one without a safety net or knowledge of when it will end?
Also, I work in the homeless sector and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate Raynor Winn giving a voice to people who are homeless, who are not addicts or mentally ill but are simply victims of their circumstance. This books serves as a stark reminder for us all to always be kind because none of know how close we could be to losing everything.
Wonderful book. Highly recommend!
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