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The Salt Path

By: Raynor Winn
Narrated by: Raynor Winn
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The uplifting true story of the couple who lost everything and embarked on a journey of salvation across the South West coastline.

OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

INCLUDED IN THE SUNDAY TIMES 2024 LIST OF 'THE TOP 100 BOOKS OF THE PAST FIFTY YEARS'


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.

'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

'Luminescent. A literary phenomenon' Mail on Sunday
Sunday Times bestseller, September 2023
Raynor Winn's books have sold over two million copies across all formats and languages, March 2025

© Raynor Winn 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2019

 Europe Grief & Loss Personal Development Poverty & Homelessness Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences Walking Western Europe Inspiring Thought-Provoking Heartfelt
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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.
Thanks for sharing.

An inspirational story

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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.

Moving, meaningful journey into the self

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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!

Beautiful book

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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 !

Inspirational read !!

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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.

Moving

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

Beautiful and moving memoir

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

A beautiful journey

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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.

Immensely inspiring and moving

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Reconfirms all I learnt on long distance endeavours- the body needs to move!!!

TBH while I respect that the author narrated it herself, being such a personal story, the monotone, most often depressing voice nearly caused me to stop listening it many times. I’m glad I didn’t as I did enjoy the last couple of chapters more.
I think I’d have preferred to read the book than listen in this particular instance.
I don’t know if those from the UK are a tactless, miserable bunch but I had trouble believing that some of the exchanges with the non-hiking public were not embellished. If not, boy, I’m glad I’m Australian 😆
I will now go google where they are at now.. hoping moth is still alive. And they are back on their feet financially.

Moving real life story

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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.

Inspiring

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