My Midsummer Morning
Rediscovering a Life of Adventure
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Narrated by:
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Alastair Humphreys
About this listen
Seasoned adventurer Alastair Humphreys pushes himself to his very limits – busking his way across Spain with a violin he can barely play.
In 1935 a young Englishman named Laurie Lee arrived in Spain. He had never been overseas; had hardly even left the quiet village he grew up in. His idea was to walk through the country, earning money for food by playing his violin in bars and plazas.
Nearly a century later, the book Laurie Lee wrote – As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning – inspired Alastair Humphreys. It made him fall in love with Spain – the landscapes and the spirit – and with Laurie's style of travel. He travelled slow, lived simply, slept on hilltops, relished spontaneity, and loved conversations with the different people he met along the hot and dusty road.
For 15 years, Alastair dreamed of retracing Laurie Lee’s footsteps, but could never get past the hurdle of being distinctly unmusical. This year, he decided to go anyway. The journey was his most terrifying yet, risking failure and humiliation every day, and finding himself truly vulnerable to the rhythms of the road and of his own life. But along the way, he found humility, redemption and triumph. It was a very good adventure.
©2019 Alastair Humphreys (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedCritic Reviews
"Humphreys is clearly slightly bonkers and this is a wonderful thing." (Geographical Magazine)
"Compelling reading...It’s honest and human." (The Great Outdoors)
What listeners say about My Midsummer Morning
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- Paula Constant
- 13-07-2019
The best kind of adventure
I've admired Alistair's writing and journeys for a long time. but I enjoyed this one most of all.
I could completely relate to the emotions which spurred his journey, and his trepidation in setting out. I enjoyed travelling with him as much as I once did with Laurie Lee.
For me, what consistently makes Alistair, and his adventures, stand out from the crowd is his quiet, unassuming integrity. I've found it a beacon and an inspiration over the years. This book is a reminder of what good people do when no-one is looking.
Thanks for a wonderful listen, and good luck on your future pathways.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Sean Smith
- 06-01-2022
A second listening of Alastair's yarn.
Brilliant. possibly the best collection of words this dude has put out there.
Raw, honest and relatable to another middle aged adventure travel junkie living in suburbia.
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