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The Salt Path

By: Raynor Winn
Narrated by: Raynor Winn
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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 Women's Voices Western Europe Inspiring Heartfelt Funny Feel-Good

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A beautiful book. Raynor’s descriptions of everything she sees brings the book to life and I felt like I was walking and wild living with them. I cried at the end purely because I didn’t want to part from them or the path. Highly recommended.

Simply amazing

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Loved it - a non-spiritual spiritual book. Enjoy.

It says I need to write at least 15 words in a review so I have now.

Fabulous

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her voice got to me after twenty mins greates
the writing is basic and again gets to you

their determination

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I was there every step. what a read. what a different look at homelessness

Spellbinding

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thank you this is so heartfelt and honest. Love your empathy and the power of your voice in speaking for the homeless.

loved it

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