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Raynor Winn is een auteur wier schrijfwerk zich richt op de natuur, dakloosheid en wildkamperen. Haar werk is diep geworteld in haar eigen ervaringen met langeafstandswandelingen en leven in de wildernis. Winn verkent vaak thema's als veerkracht, vrijheid en de diepe band die men kan smeden met de natuurlijke wereld. Met haar proza biedt ze lezers een scherpzinnig perspectief op het leven buiten de conventionele maatschappelijke structuren.







Verslag van een slopende maar wel louterende voettocht langs de zuidwestkust van Engeland van een echtpaar dat elke bestaanszekerheid kwijtraakte.
A transformative journey unfolds as the protagonist embarks on a 1,000-mile healing walk through the stunning landscapes of Scotland to England's southwest coast. This narrative captures the essence of modern-day Britain, weaving together themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the beauty of nature. The journey not only serves as a physical challenge but also as a profound exploration of personal growth and healing amidst the diverse cultural backdrop of the British landscape.
NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING GILLIAN ANDERSON AND JASON ISAACS "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.
Following the journey from the international bestseller, this sequel delves into the theme of rediscovery and the quest for belonging. It explores the protagonist's emotional and physical journey as they navigate the challenges of life while seeking a sense of home. The narrative beautifully weaves together personal growth, resilience, and the healing power of nature, offering readers an inspiring tale of hope and perseverance.
Nature holds the answers for Raynor and her husband Moth. After walking 630 homeless miles along The Salt Path, living on the windswept and wild English coastline; the cliffs, the sky and the chalky earth now feel like their home. Moth has a terminal diagnosis, but against all medical odds, he seems revitalized in nature. Together on the wild coastal path, with their feet firmly rooted outdoors, they discover that anything is possible. Now, life beyond The Salt Path awaits and they come back to four walls, but the sense of home is illusive and returning to normality is proving difficult - until an incredible gesture by someone who reads their story changes everything. A chance to breathe life back into a beautiful farmhouse nestled deep in the Cornish hills; rewilding the land and returning nature to its hedgerows becomes their saving grace and their new path to follow. The Wild Silence is a story of hope triumphing over despair, of lifelong love prevailing over everything. It is a luminous account of the human spirit's instinctive connection to nature, and how vital it is for us all.
Das Buch zum Film mit Gillian Anderson und Jason Isaacs Alles, was Raynor und Moth noch besitzen, passt in einen Rucksack. Sie haben alles verloren – ihr Zuhause, ihr Vermögen und Moth seine Gesundheit. Mit einem kleinen Zelt machen sie sich auf, den gesamten South West Coast Path, Englands bekanntesten Küstenweg, zu wandern. Mit einem Mal ist ihr Zuhause immer nur dort, wo sie gerade sind. Sie begegnen Vorurteilen und Ablehnung, doch zugleich entdecken sie das Glück ihrer Liebe und lernen, Kraft aus der Natur zu schöpfen. Allen Widrigkeiten zum Trotz öffnet ihr mehrmonatiger Trip ihnen die Tür zu einer neuen Zukunft. Der SPIEGEL-Bestseller jetzt als Filmausgabe mit 8-seitigem Bildteil mit Motiven aus dem Film! Ausstattung: 8 Seiten farbiger Bildteil