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The Outrun

By: Amy Liptrot
Narrated by: Tracy Wiles
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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER
WINNER OF THE 2016 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 ONDAATJE PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 WELLCOME PRIZE

At the age of thirty, Amy Liptrot finds herself washed up back home on Orkney. Standing unstable on the island, she tries to come to terms with the addiction that has swallowed the last decade of her life. As she spends her mornings swimming in the bracingly cold sea, her days tracking Orkney's wildlife, and her nights searching the sky for the Merry Dancers, Amy discovers how the wild can restore life and renew hope.©2016 Amy Liptrot (P)2016 Canongate Books Ltd
Addiction & Recovery Alcoholism Mental Health Nature & Ecology Outdoors & Nature Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Substance abuse Health
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Loved this story and will listen to it again. So much life and hope in Amy's tale. Fascinating imagery of life in the Orkney Islands. The reading by Tracey Wiles was excellent.

Beautifully crafted book

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I just loved this so much. Transported me away. I have a better understanding of addiction.

Amazing

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I learnt a lot about the Scottish islands. I also hope that Amy has remained sober

Very informative

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