Welcome to April at Book Social and a strange month it looks like it is going to be. As lockdown continues we have a new Book of the Month to keep you entertained – The Salt Path by Raynor Winn.
A walk to the coast
It seems only fitting that in a month where we are all stuck in doors we read a book about the exact opposite. The Salt Path is about a recently made homeless couple who decide to walk the South West Coast Path, discovering the true meaning of home along the way. This non fiction account of grief, love, hope and nature may at first appear grim, yet it is positively life affirming and could be just the tonic at this moment in our lives. Also the cover is just gorgeous.
The Salt Path – the blurb
Just days after Raynor 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, from Somerset to Dorset, via 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 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. Ultimately, it is a portrayal of home, and how it can be lost, rebuilt and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.
Join Us…
We will be sharing our Big Review of The Salt Path on 24 April. A series of Book Club questions will also be around for you to answer on 23rd. Don’t wait until then though, we would love to know your marks out of ten as soon as you have read it. So grab your copy and read along with us.
