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The Salt Path

By: Raynor Winn
Narrated by: Raynor Winn
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Bring nature into your home with the uplifting true story of the couple who lost everything and embarked on a journey of salvation across the South West coastline, brought to you by Penguin.

Just days after Raynor Winn learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, their home is taken away and they lose 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.

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, 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.

Read by author Raynor Winn, this deeply felt, personal tale is a beacon of universal strength.

©2019 Raynor Winn (P)2019 Penguin Audio
Biographies & Memoirs Europe Grief & Loss Poverty & Homelessness Psychology Relationships Walking Western Europe Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

"A beautiful, thoughtful, lyrical story of homelessness, human strength and endurance." (Guardian)

"The landscape is magical: shape-shifting seas and smugglers' coves; myriads of sea birds and mauve skies. It's a tale of triumph: of hope over despair; of love over everything." (Sunday Times)

"An astonishing narrative of two people dragging themselves from the depths of despair along some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country and ultimately finding themselves." (Independent)

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An inspirational story

Omgosh this was such an inspirational story of courage, determination and love. Although I wouldn’t call it a love story it made me think about all of the issues that this couple faced and their love for each other. I thought about the story even when I wasn’t listening to it snd couldn’t wait to resume.
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Moving, meaningful journey into the self

An amazing journey undertaken when all else was lost. I wanted so much to know what happened after the finished - would have been a nice epilogue. Gripping and very poignant. At times, the writer's/narrator's pronunciation made a few words a little hard to hear clearly, especially "L" words, but it was great to hear it in her own voice.

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Beautiful book

A wonderful example of triumph over adversity. But much more than that, it's another recipe for journeying more than distance. time too. Rewilding, getting back to who we once were. Showing us up for being cultural dip shits by victimising people whose label of poor ostracizes them. People are so much more than the sum of their back balance. What a wonderful model of freedom for us all to learn from. Fat kisses to Raynor and Moth. Bloody heroes!

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Inspirational read !!

Loved reading about this amazing journey! As im from the south west I was able to picture many of the places mentioned too! Thankyou for sharing this amazing tale of love, hope and adventure !

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Moving

Poignant, beautiful imagery and a true story of the resilience of the human spirit. This beautifully written true story narrated by Raynor herself will move you and stay with you long after ending with the perfection of a lightly salted blackberry.

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Beautiful and moving memoir

Warm and humorous story about what matters most, courage and how to move on in the face of despair.

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Inspiring

What makes a home? Is it the bricks and mortar or the those you share it with? I found this book so inspiring. An amazing true story that makes one think about so much.

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A beautiful journey

Delicious dive into tragedy, humility and awaken g. Loved every word as the without spoke to my own challenges. Brilliant

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Immensely inspiring and moving

Amazing writing and journey of resilience. Thank you for sharing your story and educating us about the challenges of homelessness and where it can be born from.

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The Salt Path

An epic adventure giving time to process very difficult news. The story highlights a wonderful, brave couple who together can achieve amazing things.

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