Polished poignant... an inspiring story of true love.Entertainment Weekly A BEST BOOK OF 2019 NPRs Book Concierge SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD OVER 400000 COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE The true story of a couple who lost everything and embarked on a transformative journey walking the South West Coast Path in England Just days after Raynor Winn learns that Moth her husband of thirtytwo years is terminally ill their house and farm are taken away along with their livelihood. With nothing left and little time they make the brave and impulsive decision to walk the 630 miles of the seaswept South West Coast Path from Somerset to Dorset through 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 and lifeaffirming journey. Powerfully written and unflinchingly honest The Salt Path is ultimately a portrayal of homehow it can be lost rebuilt and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways. show more