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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
funny
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reflective
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I’m a huge fan of Sam’s work in Outlander so it comes as no surprise that I read this book. I was eager to learn more about his life and how he sees himself as an actor and as a person.
I consider this memoir a well planned out project. I enjoyed the dual pov between his hike and the story of his life. After finishing it, I admire his work even more.
As listened to the audiobook narrated by Sam himself, it felt more personal as if I was been told the story by a close friend. That also meant loads of accents and his personal touch. 👌🏼
When it comes to rating a memoir I evaluate the experience I had, the way the story was delivered and the overall desire to continue reading the book. This one checked all the boxes.
I consider this memoir a well planned out project. I enjoyed the dual pov between his hike and the story of his life. After finishing it, I admire his work even more.
As listened to the audiobook narrated by Sam himself, it felt more personal as if I was been told the story by a close friend. That also meant loads of accents and his personal touch. 👌🏼
When it comes to rating a memoir I evaluate the experience I had, the way the story was delivered and the overall desire to continue reading the book. This one checked all the boxes.
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Is it possible to love Sam more after reading this book? YES! Sam narrated his journey so beautifully. His voice was the comfort I needed, he was funny and candid, and his words were genuine and heartfelt. I learned so much more about the West Highland Way and Sam's perseverance to make his dreams come true. I loved how his journey hiking paralleled his journey in life and how both led to triumph in the end. Sam provided one of the best listening experiences I have ever had!
I’m not much of a nonfiction reader, but Waypoints was amazing. If you’re trying to choose between reading and listening to it, you’re missing out a lot if you don’t choose to listen to Sam Heughan narrate it.
Loved this book. I prefer to do biographies as audiobooks with the authors reading it and wow, was this one one of the best. The added content to the audiobook that was put in, like his own recordings added to the story and it felt like you were part of it. He’s very relatable on a personal level as well, with his struggles prior to Outlander and his absent father. You’re on a journey with Sam in this book and it was great to go with him.
adventurous
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funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Just a really enjoyable read. I don't think you necessarily need to be an Outlander fan to appreciate this one but it probably helps.
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
What a genuinely lovely guy. Alas, I have never seen or read Outlander (I simply couldn't, I don't do well with historical violence), but this is testament to say that you truly don't need to know about it in order to enjoy a hike along the West Highland Way with Sam Heughan (although I'm sure those of you who have, would enjoy it all the same).
I first encountered Sam on Men in Kilts (as well as the accompanying book) which I watched/read due to my love of Scotland, and let me tell you, this book is nothing different. Equal parts funny, poignant and just so utterly relatable at times it was weird, this memoir was a delight to listen to!
(The audio also has (bonus?) content from Sam's video/audio diaries from the hike at the end of each chapter, plus I highly recommend it for his hilarious impersonations and accents)
5 stars
I first encountered Sam on Men in Kilts (as well as the accompanying book) which I watched/read due to my love of Scotland, and let me tell you, this book is nothing different. Equal parts funny, poignant and just so utterly relatable at times it was weird, this memoir was a delight to listen to!
(The audio also has (bonus?) content from Sam's video/audio diaries from the hike at the end of each chapter, plus I highly recommend it for his hilarious impersonations and accents)
5 stars