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Raynor Winn

The Salt Path

Raynor WinnNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018

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Raynor Winn

The Salt Path

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

275

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

South West Coast Path • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Salt Path: A Memoir (2018) by Raynor Winn is a nonfiction work that chronicles the journey of Raynor Winn and her husband, Moth, along the 630-mile South West Coast Path after they lose their home and Moth is diagnosed with a degenerative disease. Faced with homelessness, they traverse the rugged trail, confronting physical and emotional challenges while rediscovering resilience and hope.

Contemplative

Inspirational

Emotional

Adventurous

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

112,713 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Raynor Winn's The Salt Path is often praised for its emotional depth and raw honesty. Reviewers commend her vivid descriptions and inspiring journey, shedding light on resilience and the healing power of nature. However, some criticize its pacing and sporadic repetitiveness. Overall, it's a moving memoir that resonates deeply but may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced narratives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Salt Path?

Readers who enjoy The Salt Path by Raynor Winn are typically fond of memoirs with themes of resilience, nature, and personal transformation. Fans of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love will appreciate Winn's poignant prose and reflective journey along the South West Coast Path.

4.2

112,713 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

275

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

South West Coast Path • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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