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Waypoints: My Scottish Journey
by Sam Heughan
"It strikes me that my journey is almost over. I don't want it to end. So, given that I am completely alone, I throw my arms wide in celebration and gratitude. 'Scotland!' I yell, simply because I want to hear my own voice across this great Glen. The hills echo me back."
Despite not being a memoir person, I've read 2 in fairly quick succession this year. I really enjoyed Clanlands, which was a love letter to Scotland and made me long to go there (which I did last summer). So when @samheughan announced this memoir, it was a given that I would listen to the audiobook. I would literally listen to this man read a phone book, his voice a warm hug of sorts. The book parallels his life with the endeavor of hiking the West Highland Way. While I don't think the structure always worked in the way he intended, both elements have their high points and merits for story telling. Heughan is funny, humble, thoughtful, honest, and determined. You root for him in all facets of the journey and cheer when he finally reaches the physical and metaphorical summit. A worthy read if you're into the memoir or travel genres. If your a fan of @samheughan, definitely treat yourself to the audiobook.
Despite not being a memoir person, I've read 2 in fairly quick succession this year. I really enjoyed Clanlands, which was a love letter to Scotland and made me long to go there (which I did last summer). So when @samheughan announced this memoir, it was a given that I would listen to the audiobook. I would literally listen to this man read a phone book, his voice a warm hug of sorts. The book parallels his life with the endeavor of hiking the West Highland Way. While I don't think the structure always worked in the way he intended, both elements have their high points and merits for story telling. Heughan is funny, humble, thoughtful, honest, and determined. You root for him in all facets of the journey and cheer when he finally reaches the physical and metaphorical summit. A worthy read if you're into the memoir or travel genres. If your a fan of @samheughan, definitely treat yourself to the audiobook.