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The Ways in Which People Gain and Lose Strength
Walking can be the best test for our inner selves.
There’s something special about a book that can transport you to another place and time. The Salt Path is one of those books.
It tells the story of Raynor and her husband, Moth, who embark on a journey along the South West Coast Path after they lose their home and have devastating news about the health of one of them. From the first few pages, I was hooked.
The Salt Path is not only a beautifully written account of an incredible journey, but it’s also a book about hope and strength.
Raynor writes about how people gain and lose strength, and how, even in the darkest of times, it’s possible to find moments of beauty and joy.
The book is filled with personal memories and stories that will resonate with readers. It did resonate with me on many different levels.
It’s a beautifully written book that will leave you feeling inspired and hopeful.
When I started reading The Salt Path, I was instantly transported back to my middle school days. I remembered all of the walking trips we used to take and how much fun we had exploring new places.
The book brought all of those memories flooding back, and I could picture myself right in the middle of the story.
The walk of shame
The year 1994
1994 was the final year before embarking on a new adventure: high school. We decided to end the childhood years with a three-day walking tour called the Big Walk of Hope for the Future.
The plan was to walk from the train station in the middle of nowhere and then camp out for two nights.
Before the trip
We all gathered in the math classroom, excited for our last big adventure before high school. Mr. G was giving us one final lesson on packing and preparation for our three-day hike.
“Remember, we are limited in what we can bring,” he said. “So make sure you pack wisely.”
I glanced over at my friends, Agnes and Kris. They were chatting animatedly about something, but I couldn’t hear…
