The Salt Path: A Memoir Paperback – March 5, 2019

I bought this book in 2021, but only picked it up a couple of days ago to finally read. Part of me is sorry it took me so long to begin reading it, the other part of me is glad that I waited so I can enjoy it now. I love these kinds of books, but there is something about this one that tugs at my heartstrings. Raynor Winn’s writing flows along easily, making the book very readable— some of it sad, some of it maddening, and some of it funnier than heck. While I was reading, I would look on line for some of the places she describes and view photographs. It helped me to better picture their adventure in my head. I even looked up Robert Stephen Hawker and read about that eccentric man. I have bought the sequels to this book and I am excited to read them as well. I cannot recommend this book more enthusiastically!

I considered putting this book down several times but I typically finish a book if reading for a book club. Then I slowly noticed hidden gems of wisdom and beautiful writing that I didn’t notice at the beginning, it is worth it

This wasn't a book I typically would be drawn to, but thanks to my fellow book club members for choosing it, once started it was nearly impossible to put down. Raynor Winn is an excellent writer ... so much so that I could feel the rain pelting against my skin, the wind moving me forward with no help from my feet and smell the sea as the tides ebbed and flowed. I could taste those lovely pasties and the luscious ice creams.A truly beautifully written memoir of a couple who understands the word commitment. The love Ray and Moth have for one another is nothing short of inspiring.

I enjoyed this book so much. I loved the “path” they took and the courage they had after a terrifying life change. I loved reading of all the things they went through, the people they met, the beauty of the land they traveled. Great read!

Beautifully written with picturesque details of the coast of Wales. A vivid description of physical trails that could be internalized as mental survival. It gave the feeling of relief and cleansing as a lifestyle, and possessions could be discarded.

I enjoyed the Salt Path, once I got over some of the much less than ideal decision making Ray and Moth Winn make in their lives and on their journey.This is the story of two solidly middle-class Britons who become homeless after losing their farm and Inn business. Moth, Ray's husband, has just learned he is terminally ill with cancer. Litterly huddled under their stairs as the foreclosure agents are at the door, the couple decides to walk and camp England's 600 plus miles of trail known as the South West Coast Path.This is a love story, a story of overcoming adversity, a story of creating a goal and pursuing it and of simple survival. With second hand gear, often not enough food and the strains and blisters that accompany fifty-somethings (one of them terminally ill) undertaking unaccostumed physical exertions, the Winns set out to best themselves and put their situation behind them - one foot at a time.I have to agree with many of the reviewers who underscored bad decision making that brought the Winns to their financial collapse and made harder their outdoor sojourn through south western England. Even accepting that their bad business acumen and inconceivably incompetent interactions with the court system, they do make decisions (or fail to make decisions) that leave the reader wondering, "why didn't you cancel your auto billing," "why don't you just buy some sun screen for your blistered nose (or a hat)," "why buy fudge when you are out of food?"It is a book that my wife and I both enjoyed for the loving relationship of the hikers and their toils and travails along the Salt Path.

I love the descriptive writing that Ray uses in this book. It's a great read revealing the bravery of two people who love hiking and have obviously done it all their lives. The idea that using the failing body that Moth has is what is saving it appeals to me. Yes, they are both free-spirits who deeply love each other. I am now reading the last of Ray's 3 books and it bothers me that she and Moth have not realized the saving grace of Almighty God! She throws out all these possibilities as to why Moth keeps improving and all the beauty of the world around them - yet miss meeting the Creator of all this. Ray, if you read this review, please take time to read the Gospel of John. You will meet the Savior who made this life so remarkable.

Amazing memoir well written giving hope to those that need it. Walking no matter how far is always great therapy for your mind and body. Looking forward to the movie coming out this Spring/Summer.