The story mirrors what I desperately want to do in my life

Amazing book of bravery, raw honest and truth . I really hope the second book comes onto audible. Listened to it in a couple of days like a good meal didn't want it to end .

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interesting on two levels

would interest those building up life again after a breakdown in a supportive positive way and women who enjoy or might want to take up solo campervan life

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lovely colourful tale

beautiful story about a middle aged woman's journey to Portugal in her van. the ultimate conclusion is that she ends up learning more about herself than the civilisations that she visits.

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Enjoyable

Overall very enjoyable. Thank you Biddy Wells and Janine Cooper-Marshall. Will look out for more stories and narration by these two.

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Pleasantly surprising: stick with it

I didn’t get into this audiobook until around chapter 4- I initially thought I wouldn’t finish it, but I am so glad I did. Although it has, in my opinion, a slow start, and can sometimes read as a little self-indulgent, it does later blossom into a moving, eloquent account of self-discovery that I found uplifting and inspiring. I came to realise that what I at first thought of as self-indulgent complaining is actually very brave self-examination, and I see the value of it now.

I notice a lot of critical comments about the performance but I personally found it soothing and very enjoyable to listen to- I guess it is a matter of personal taste.

I would definitely recommend this book and performance to anyone who enjoys philosophy, psychology, sociology, and accounts of self-empowerment.

I think that despite the repetitiveness I couldn’t help but notice occasionally and a few slow patches, it has a lot to offer- it has certainly left me feeling calmer and emotionally refreshed.

As a teacher of neurodivergent students, I thought the discussions around the terminology we apply to ‘breakdowns/ breakthroughs/ breaks’ were especially stimulating and useful. I also loved the idea of having had a ‘brain washing’ as a positive, cleansing thing in the epilogue!

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Enjoyable and light

Nice and light a listen on a warm sunny afternoon when doodling in my art book.

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Great book spoiled by over-expressive narration

I loved Biddy's account, which resonated with my own life experience, but I found the over-expressive narration detracted from the serious reflections of the author, presenting her experiences as trite and lighthearted. it leaves me wanting to buy and read the print copy myself.

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Great story spoilt by bad performance

This story was spoilt by poor performance. I had to stop about half way through as I was not enjoying the performance. I’ll buy the book and read it for myself as I do want to finish this one.

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Not for me

I was hoping for a witty travelogue as I’m a female who has travelled solo all over the world for many years. Instead this was a self indulgent book by a timid mouse of a woman who “found herself”. It was boring and I found myself getting impatient with the writer. It wasn’t helped by the narrator either. Disappointing

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The Lady and her Van

Enjoyable...liked the travel notes but found the self discovery a bit indulgent at times. Would Recommend.

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