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Waypoints

My Scottish Journey

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Waypoints

By: Sam Heughan
Narrated by: Sam Heughan
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*AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*

'As the title suggests, Waypoints is a rewarding mix of markers, both personal as he reflects on his life and geographical as he leads the reader along the West Highland Way' - The Scotsman

'A deeply personal and warmly entertaining memoir that fans of Sam - and Scotland - will have a joyful time devouring' - Heat

'From both his walk and his career, the common lesson is the power of persistence.' - The Times

'A pleasure for fans of the author, whisky, and Scotland.' - Kirkus

'Waypoints is a memoir with a difference! I wanted to tell the stories and share the experiences that have shaped me, but to do that I needed to challenge myself and spend some time in my own company, away from the distractions of everyday life. And for me there's no better place to reflect than in the wild Scottish Highlands.'

In this journey of self-discovery, Sam Heughan sets out along the West Highland Way to explore his heritage and reflect on the personal waypoints that define him. The result is a love letter to the wild Scottish landscape that means so much to Sam, and a charming, funny, wise and searching insight to the world through his eyes.

The walk itself is the backdrop for this narrative, which tells the story of Sam's life while exploring his outlook, values and interests. Sam is a figure of fascinating contrasts, a Hollywood star with deep roots in rural Scotland, he's both outgoing and content in his own company. He has strong connections with his fans while recognising the fragility and value of anonymity, and in My Peak Challenge he has created a network that brings people together as they chase individual goals. In his new book, while charting a path through a stunning wilderness, Sam maps out the moments that shaped his views on dreams and ambition, family, friendships, love and life.

Waypoints is a deeply personal journey that reveals as much to Sam about himself as it does to his readers.

Sunday Times in the UK and New York Times bestseller in the US in November 2022.

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This book was an amazing mix of memories and current moments. It was sad and happy and comical and I am glad that Sam narrated, I don’t think anyone could endow the audio with such intense emotion as he did. At times it was like being in the moment with him, along the way. I challenge anyone to read it and not enjoy the snippet of the man beyond the characters he plays. Thank you for such an entertaining read and allowing the reader to see you.

Emotionally entertaining

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Sam's story could not be told any better than by himself. Loved every chapter. The interwoven stories from his childhood and adult life make for an interesting book.

A pleasurable listen

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Love reading the book along with the audio. Wonderful to have Sam narrate it. Well done Sam ❤️

Great read and audio

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I listened to this book while doing my daily walks, which, because I have some mobility limitations, have their own challenges. l loved the book. Sam Heughan has a writing style and voice that make for easy listening. Intertwining the regrets and triumphs of his hiking journey on the West Highland Way with his life journey was genius. While listening to it one day, because he has a Scottish accent and the hike was in Scotland, my mind was focused on things Scottish. I therefore found it serendipitous to suddenly see thistles, the national flower of Scotland, growing by the path I was walking! Although a weed here in Australia, I couldn't help but appreciate their presence in the moment.!

Such a great book

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Admittedly, I have admired Sam for some time. Having listened to his journey, I learned a lot about the man behind the characters he plays. Throughout his story, I laughed, cried, cheered him on and my heart broke for him in moments too. As an Aussie, I am quite impressed with his Aussie accent. Well done.

What a journey!

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