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  • A Woman's Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home
  • By: Katherine May
  • Narrated by: Katherine May
  • Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (187 ratings)
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Summary

Last summer, Katherine May was approaching 40, feeling overwhelmed by motherhood and lacking connection with others, lost in a world of inundation and expectation. She had always felt different but this feeling was new. She wanted to get out, get free and find herself again - and so set about walking the rugged 450 mile South West Coast Path.

However, this journey uncovers more than she ever imagined. By chance, en route to the walk, Katherine hears a radio show and the guests are speaking about Asperger's Syndrome. Things begin to fall into place - could this explain the white-outs, the excruciating confusion around social contact, the electric feeling of every living thing?

After a formal diagnosis, Katherine begins to unravel this new perspective of her life. Through her physical journey comes an emotional one - of accepting who she is and moving forward. It's not just about walking or Asperger's; this is one woman's journey to feel free within herself, something that everyone can relate to.

Read by Nathalie Buscombe

©2018 Katherine May (P)2018 Orion Publishing Group

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A walk along a familiar path

As I began listening to Katherine May describe her journey I could feel her anger. I worried that this was going to be a "woe is me and it's every other f*****s fault" kind of read. Then as I listened on I realised just how real her story was. There was no glamour just bare faced truth . A truth so readily available from those with asd.
And an all too familiar story. This was beautifully written and read. And a great read for anyone struggling with the late diagnosis of asd. **********

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A phenomenal book

I have so enjoyed this book. It’s written with honesty and a beautiful clarity. A remarkable insight into one person’s inner life, and her journey towards a greater understanding of herself. I loved it.

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Cried, laughed, gasped and loved it

Coming from an interesting family and having an interesting child, and being quite the academic weirdo myself I absolutely loved this personal story. Katherine writes beautifully, with such clarity, honesty and humour. I’d love to read more from her.

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Everyday life, dreams and pains with ASD

This book is about seeing and understanding ASD or Asperger's, as a friend, a relative, a partner, or maybe even yourself, and it does so eloquently.

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Confirmed what I suspected!

Having struggled my whole life, I suspected ASD.
This book lays it out for me.
I don't go to parties - at all.

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Different But Good

I didn't know what to expect when I started listening to this book. As I got to the end I realised it's value as an insight into Asperger's and one woman's account on her life's journey to diagnosis, the pro and cons.

at times it was like listening to a book written by Julie Bradbury 'walking with Julia' and lost me at times as it seemed heavily fixed on her journey walking in various locations in the south west. as I live in Cornwall and a large part was set there I did have to laugh at some of the place name pronunciations however that aside, overall it was a light enjoyable account of one person's life. if nothing else it has encouraged me to get out in my local land and start walking more.

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emergency first aid

All the little anecdotes and observations, the details…. Made me smile over and over. I kept finding myself yelling out.. exclamations of agreement and recognition… from followed by sighs of self-forgiveness and compassion.
In the murk of what I’ve identified as another inevitable burnout - Katherine’s timely narrative was for me deeply reassuring, inspiring, and personally uplifting. Dare I say, life-saving.. 🙏🥹

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I saw myself between the lines

I don't have a diagnosis of ASD, but I do have sensory processing issues and can relate to a lot of the author's feelings and experiences. Her journey along the path is carefully intertwined with her journey towards understanding herself. Part nature writing, part memoir, and also informative - a very well balanced book. It is unflinchingly honest and in parts uncomfortable, but it's all part of the journey.

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Excellent. Katherine May writes so honestly

Thank you for writing so heart renderingly on such a sensitive subject. Really loved this

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Fabulous I was walking along side Katherine

I would recommend this to anyone who feels slightly different. Which in truth is everyone

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