Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Der Salzpfad by Raynor Winn

14 reviews

lma34's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Grief, and Terminal illness

inkysplodge's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Grief, and Terminal illness

Moderate: Medical content

Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Vomit

mscalls's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective tense medium-paced

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Vomit, Medical content, and Grief

millie_blue's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75

The immersive experience of listening to Raynor Winn read this particular book is something I would recommend to all readers of The Salt Path. This poignant book offers insights into life’s fragility while weaving reflection and humour for moments of light relief. 

As an aside, I have to say, Winn’s insights into homelessness have really challenged me as a reader to reserve judgement and make space for the nuance of unique experience. 

Raynor Winn’s trademark narrative voice inspires me as an author, but will live on with me as a reader. What an extraordinary writer that the world has gifted to us.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Terminal illness and Grief

lott_oh's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief and Chronic illness

Minor: Vomit

euphemiajo's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Terminal illness and Death

Minor: Addiction, Grief, Medical content, Alcohol, and Classism

nevertheless_she_reads's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing slow-paced

5.0

𝘝𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥, 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝟹⁣
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I chose to read 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡, a memoir by Raynor Winn, as part of a 2023 challenge created by my friends in The Little Book Nook group. This book fulfills my own prompt of reading a book about nature, as it follows a couple on their 630-mile trek down the South West Coast Path, from Somerset to Dorset. ⁣
After 32 years of marriage, Moth learns he is terminally ill, and he and Raynor lose their home, all within a matter of days. Walking "homeless" through their grief along the coastal cliffs, they find an unexpected strength living in nature, redefining "home" as more than just a place. ⁣
I loved this heartfelt book. I could feel and taste their descriptions of the salty air, and could imagine their experiences in the natural world. What a beautiful memoir.⁣

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness and Grief

gloriazthompson's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Chronic illness

hannahbailey's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

I felt like I could finally stop and think when reading this memoir. I loved the writing style: descriptive and atmospheric but kept you firmly planted in the reality of it. I loved how Winn explored the impact her journey was having on her in conjunction with snippets from her past and hopes for the future. It was a very thoughtful and inspiring read. 

I was completely swept up in the nature and their journey along the path-- it made me appreciate nature so much. The world is so beautiful! We are so lucky to be surrounded by such a rich and giving environment. Note to self: must spend more time outside!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Grief

waybeyondblue's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Chronic illness

Minor: Grief