I loved the feeling that I was walking the path with Raynor and Moth. I felt their anquish and their joyous moments. I also felt their frustrations and humor. The Salt Path taught me many things about the difficulty of the path, wild camping and running out of food.
The hopelessness the story began with which led to acceptance of what they'd lost and stood to lose. I credit much of Moth's health to making the walk.
"Polished, poignant... an inspiring story of true love."-Entertainment Weekly
A BEST BOOK OF 2019, NPR's Book Concierge SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BOOK AWARD OVER 400,000 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 thirty-two 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 sea-swept South…
Caroline Cleveland paints the reality of living in the low country of South Carolina. Her book was written after the shooting at Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, even though her setting was Walterboro, SC. The predjudice in the south at that time and maybe always.
Enter the characters, Zach Stander an attorney fighting his way back to the top. His lover Addie Stone is a private detective. Of course, the alleged criminal Sam Jenkins, a black man , who is found bending over the body with blood all over him.
We meet the other key players, Elijah Jenkins, grandfather of Sam, trying his best to do right by his grandson. The victim's father a powerful man in the area, and the killer who is watching to see Stander fall on his face while defending Sam, and losing everything once again. Then we have the retired Black attorney who steps in to add his name and recognition hoping to save Sam, too.
Add a thirty-four year unsolved murder, is it connected? Then there are all the secrets of a small a town and the predjudices of at least 250 years and you have a recipe for disaster. Or do you? This book is heart pounding in places and will keep you up to the wee hours just t finish it,
Jacob Whelan was a the time he wrote this book with his mammy, Donna, a cheeky red-haired lad born in Ireland. Jacob has been a TikTok and Instagram sensation since the age of three. He's got adorable red rimmed glasses and a younger sister, Maisie, who is in the Big school this year. (First grade). Jacob shares his fame with his sister. They romp around their neigborhood and outings to Dublin.
Jacob has made his movie debut in the movie The Drop. I can hardly wait to see it. He is exceptionally bright. His views of the world tend to revolve around his family. Lad's night with his dad are a hit. His zest for life is contagious.
The book is a quick read, but worth every minute of it.
With over 4 million followers on social media and more than 100 million views, seven-year-old TikTok and social media sensation Jacob and his mum Donna Whelan bring their unique brand of humour to their very first book, with hilarious thoughts, jokes, quotes and anecdotes to brighten any day.
Seven-year-old Jacob brings smiles to people's faces. Since his mum Donna started posting videos online, Jacob has captured millions of hearts around the world, with his infectious sense of humour, his fun and his cheeky smile. From brilliant moments like when he discovers he has a birthday EVERY year to sharing his…
This is a book of short stories, poems, flash fiction which feature women who are making life changing decisions. Some are joyous, some are mystery, some are sad, and some are romance. All have a story or lesson to tell.
Each woman faces something that will change her life forever. Follow their stories. Would you have made the same decisions? Were there better ones to make? Did you learn anything from them?
