The Salt Path by Raynor Winn is a memoir that follows a middle-aged couple, Ray and Moth, who lose their home and livelihood and receive the devastating news of Moth's terminal illness. Despite their dire circumstances, they decide to embark on a 630-mile backpacking adventure along the South West Coast Path, facing physical hardship, homelessness, and encounters with nature and people along the way. Raynor Winn's writing style is described as deeply personal, emotional, and vivid, providing a realistic depiction of their journey and the healing power of nature.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for The Salt Path include discussions of homelessness, terminal illness, and financial hardship, which may be triggering for some readers.
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"Polished, poignant… an inspiring story of true love."-Entertainment Weekly
A BEST BOOK OF 2019, NPR's Book Concierge
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD
OVER 400,000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE
The true story of a couple who lost everything and embarked on a transformative journey walking the South West Coast Path in England
Just days after Raynor Winn learns that Moth, her husband of thirty-two years, is terminally ill, their house and farm are taken away, along with their livelihood. 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, through Devon and Cornwall.
Carrying only the essentials for survival on their backs, 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 and life-affirming journey. Powerfully written and unflinchingly honest, The Salt Path is ultimately a portrayal of home-how it can be lost, rebuilt, and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.
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About the Author:
Since travelling the South West Coastal Path, Raynor Winn has become a regular long-distance walker and writes about nature, homelessness and wild camping. Her first book, The Salt Path, was a Sunday Times bestseller and shortlisted for the 2018 Costa…
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