The Salt Path

One of the most talked-about books of the decade, an inspiring true story of hope and the healing powers of the natural world. **Now a major film, featuring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs**. OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. ONE OF THE TOP 100 BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS (SUNDAY TIMES 2024). WINNER OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF LITERATURE CHRISTOPHER BLAND PRIZE. SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING. SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD. Just days after Raynor learns that Moth, her husband of 32 years, is terminally ill, their home is taken away and they lose their livelihood. With nothing left and little time, they make the brave and impulsive decision to walk the 630 miles of the sea-swept South West Coast Path, from Somerset to Dorset, via Devon and Cornwall. Carrying only the essentials for survival on their backs, they live wild in the ancient, weathered landscape of cliffs, sea and sky. Yet through every step, every encounter and every test along the way, their walk becomes a remarkable journey. The Salt Path is an honest and life-affirming true story of coming to terms with grief and the healing power of the natural world. Ultimately, it is a portrayal of home, and how it can be lost, rebuilt and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.