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The Land of Maybe
- A Faroe Islands Year
- Narrated by: Tim Ecott
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
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The Land of Maybe
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Publisher's Summary
Following the natural cycle of the year, The Land of Maybe captures the essence of 'slow life' on the 18 remote, mysterious islands which make up the Faroes in the North Atlantic. Closer to the UK than Denmark, this fast disappearing world is home to a close-knit society where just 50,000 people share Viking roots and a language that is unlike any other in Scandinavia.
We follow the arrival of the migratory birds, the over-wintering of the sheep and the way food is gathered and eaten in tune with the seasons. Buffeted by the weather and the demands of a volatile natural environment, people still hunt seabirds and herd pilot whales for a significant portion of their basic food needs.
This is not a travelogue, but a deeper exploration of how 'to be' in a tough landscape; a study of a people and a way of life that represents continuity and a deep connection to the past. The Land of Maybe offers not just a refuge from the freneticism of modern life, but lessons about where we come from and how we may find a balance in our lives.
Critic Reviews
"In this excellent book, Ecott's evocative telling makes me want to go to this weird and wonderful place." (Paul Theroux)
"I never want to leave the remote island world so atmospherically, precisely educed between the covers of this book. Ecott's prose has the power of tides, his perception is as searching as the Atlantic wind, and he has the soul of a natural-born naturalist. A masterpiece." (John Lewis-Stemple)
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- Anonymous User
- 02-07-2024
Brilliant insight into the Faroe Islands
I totally enjoyed listening to Tim Ecott’s account of the Faroe Islands with his amazing book The Land of Maybe. We are travelling there later this year so was quite interested in a personal account of this incredible place. Incredibly interesting learning about ancient practices still in use today. A personal account of a unique and beautiful beautiful place and the stories shared with such generosity. Highly recommend this informative and personal account of the Faroe Islands.
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