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High and Low: How I Hiked Away from Depression Across Scotland
- Narrated by: Adam Stubbs
- Length: 9 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
When dealing with emotional baggage, it’s best to pack light.
An amusing and life-affirming travel memoir, concluding with tips for managing depressive episodes.
Keith Foskett refused to let his dark mood define his limitations. Unknowingly suffering with depression, he took to hiking the wilds of Scotland to face the inner demons that threatened to gnaw him to the bone. From the craggy Highlands of the Cape Wrath Trail and West Highland Way, to the canals criss-crossing the low country, 600 miles of unforgiving hiking terrain called his name.
Keith repositioned his compass to what really matters in life. As laughter became his traveling companion, he discovered that when dealing with emotional baggage, it’s best to pack light. Pushing his mind and body past breaking point, his journey could set a brave new course for coping with depression.
Battling ferocious weather, the ubiquitous Scottish midge, strange-sounding local delicacies and substandard TV sets, this is one man’s battle to conquer the wilds of Scotland, and his own psychological demons.
Critic reviews
"It’s hard not to admire Keith Foskett for what he achieves in this book. But he does not take himself too seriously either, and handles the weight of the subject matter with humility and a good dose of humour. This is a bold and important book which I genuinely hope will appeal to a wide audience." (James Roddie, The Great Outdoors Magazine)
"As well as the details of his walk, Keith captures the feeling of being on a long walk well - both the joys and the tribulations. His sense of humour comes through too, and he’s not afraid of laughing at himself. This makes for an entertaining book that also has a serious undertone. It’s a welcome addition to the literature of long-distance walking." (Chris Townsend, The Great Outdoors Magazine)
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- Paul Davies
- 19-12-21
worth a read
Keith, thanks for sharing your story. I don't think I've ever suffered from depression but as a police officer (now retired) I came across it often. I to love the outdoors and currently tackling the Pennine Way, albeit in stages due to the pandemic. s g a ring ones story helps the helpers to offer true and meaningful advice
paul
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- Antony
- 26-11-18
Brilliant book
I really enjoyed the book, it is far more than a travel book !. I would recommend the book to people who love walking & people who use the great outdoors to cope with there problems. I am looking forward to the release of more of Keith Foskett’s books on audible.
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- Paul Waterson
- 22-12-20
A well written great book
This is a great book and very well narrated. I look forward to the authors other books. It's has been written with a great mix of humour but also straight to the point and has some very good information about depression. I would encourage everyone to have a read of this book and open their eyes a little to what a lot of people are dealing with and also some great advice on how to help
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- Anna-Marie de Wet
- 18-09-22
Informative and inspiring, honest, unforgettable
Highly recommended, you learn a lot. The author doesn't hold back and shares very personal moments; you are guaranteed to learn something from this book.
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- Paul
- 12-03-20
Another great book from Keith
Another hiking classic mixed in with some sage advice for those suffering with depression. If you love this you'll also love Keith's other books.
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- Lady Aga
- 10-12-22
Tedious and continuous mispronunciations
I had to abandon this 5 chapters in. I grew so irritated by the narrator continually calling our Scottish lochs, Locks. Also the weird voice he put on the try and pronounce the names of the hills and lochs. The narration just ruined this story for me and totally distracted me from the content. Perhaps if you are not Scottish you will not be driven to distraction as I was.
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