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At last the Covid 19 restrictions relaxed enough to allow us to meet in Jill\u2019s lovely garden with delicious cake to follow!<\/p>\n
We discussed The Salt Path by Raynor Winn. <\/strong>For Raynor Winn and her husband Moth, the cruellest of diagnoses and the simultaneous collapse of their business opens an unexpected door to salvation through a journey which, over its length, transforms into a sweeping narrative of inner courage and nature\u2019s ability to heal. They have almost no money for food or shelter and must carry only the essentials for survival on their backs as 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.<\/p>\n There were mixed feelings regarding the book. Nearly everyone agreed that it was a good read with great evocative descriptions of the weather, geography and the hardships encountered. It was not a negative book despite the sadness of their situation with lots to smile at.<\/p>\n However, many felt that it didn\u2019t quite ring true. There was some criticism of the lack of Moth\u2019s viewpoint or communication with their children, despite the couple\u2019s closeness; Ray seemed in denial of Moth\u2019s condition and that she was pushing him. Ray came across as not a very nice person. Many felt that there had been a lack of planning in relation to equipment, irresponsibility in not considering Moth\u2019s medical condition or medication and some resentment about their taking advantage of others.<\/p>\n All agreed that it was good to read a book that led to wider discussions regarding \u2018wild\u2019 camping on private land which could encourage others to think that it was possible and right to do (although illegal in much of Britain), the problems of litter in wild places and sharing long distance walking stories.<\/p>\n Scores out of 10 ranged from 6 to 9 resulting in an average of 8.<\/p>\n Other books discussed:<\/p>\n Barak Obama\u2019s autobiography<\/p>\n Hamnet by Maggie O\u2019Farrell<\/p>\n The Lake of Dreams by Kim Edwards<\/p>\n A Single Thread by Tracey Chevalier<\/p>\n The Bell in The Lake by Lars Mytting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" At last the Covid 19 restrictions relaxed enough to allow us to meet in Jill\u2019s lovely garden with delicious cake to follow! 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