Author:Jake Tyler
The remarkable true story of one man's inspiring journey through his 3,000 mile walk across the country. Now including an exclusive bonus chapter . . .
'A great and inspirational read' MATT HAIG, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive
'Inspiring' INDEPENDENT
'An uplifting and inspirational journey through raw emotion' RAYNOR WINN, bestselling author of The Salt Path
AS SEEN ON BBC BREAKFAST
______
Jake Tyler had forgotten how to feel alive.
With only a pair of boots and a backpack, he set off on a 3000-mile walk around Britain - along coastal paths, over mountains, through every national park.
His journey became his road to recovery. On it he rediscovered the British landscape, the extraordinary kindness of strangers and most importantly, his place in the world.
This is his inspiring story, away from the wild edge.
______
'Jake you have changed people's lives . . . we are all fans!' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio
'An incredible journey, an inspirational memoir . . . beautiful' Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2
'What makes Tyler's book so compelling is his honesty, whether he's conveying the horror of depression or admitting that his idiocy got him into another scrape' Sunday Express
'Inspiring . . . It's something that will help many through these dark times' Bryony Gordon
'This book is a tonic. Until we can all get out and explore Britain's beauty for ourselves again, this is the ideal substitute' Mirror
'So compelling in his honesty . . . very poignant' Express
'A tale told with courageous honesty. There's much to learn here about how reconnecting with nature and trusting others can rekindle the joy of being alive' BBC Countryfile
'A testament to the power of human connection, this is a physical and mental journey to inspire hope even in the darkest of times' National Geographic
A great and inspirational read
—— Matt HaigInspiring
—— IndependentAn uplifting and inspirational journey through raw emotion
—— Raynor WinnInspiring . . . It's something that will help many through these dark times
—— Bryony GordonJake you have changed people's lives . . . we are all fans!
—— Chris EvansWhat makes Tyler's book so compelling is his honesty, whether he's conveying the horror of depression or admitting that his idiocy got him into another scrape
—— Sunday ExpressA testament to the power of human connection, this is a physical and mental journey to inspire hope even in the darkest of times
—— National GeographicBy simply telling his inspirational story, Jake has become a mental health warrior; I never tire of his wisdom, and cannot wait to read [his book]!
—— Bryony GordonAn incredible journey, an inspirational memoir . . . beautiful
—— Zoe Ball , BBC Radio 2So compelling in his honesty . . . very poignant
—— ExpressA tale told with courageous honesty. There's much to learn here about how reconnecting with nature and trusting others can rekindle the joy of being alive
—— BBC CountryfileThis book is a tonic. Until we can all get out and explore Britain's beauty for ourselves again, this is the ideal substitute
—— MirrorAn unlikely challenge: to circumnavigate Britain on foot, carrying little more than a tent and a compass . . . brought [Jake Tyler] back from the brink. It was human kindness that kept him going
—— Daily TelegraphAn inspiring ode to nature and humanity
—— Woman & HomeWell worth a read
—— Nick KnowlesRemarkable . . . An adventure memoir with a vulnerable heart, this is a winning book because it really humanises men's mental health struggles and acts as an inspirational guide to understanding yourself by reaching out into the world
—— The Book of ManHis story is an inspiration
—— Country LivingBy simply telling his inspirational story, Jake has become a mental health warrior; I never tire of his wisdom, and cannot wait to read [his book]!
—— Bryony GordonA chillingly vivid thriller in a fantastic setting - you can almost feel the icy Alpine wind on your face as you turn the pages.
—— T M Logan, bestselling author of THE HOLIDAYA tense page-turner.
—— Sunday Times Style magazineOne of the most eagerly awaited debuts of the year.
—— Sunday Express magazineThe nail-biting suspense and spooky atmosphere of Sarah Pearse's thrilling debut novel kept me reading until late in the night. I loved Sarah's masterful descriptions of the Alpine setting, the creepy history of the hotel, and the growing sense of danger as the hapless characters are cut off from the outside world by a massive storm . . . just as the realisation dawns that a deranged killer is on the loose.
—— Ann Gosslin, author of THE SHADOW BIRD and THE DOUBLETense, claustrophobic and chilling in every sense of the word.
—— Tammy Cohen, author of WHEN SHE WAS BADDark and suspenseful - I had shivers running down my spine as I read this chilling thriller.
—— Good HousekeepingAn addictive, creepy and twisting read. The perfect gothic story for a cold February night.
—— StylistAn eerie, atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat.
—— Reese Witherspoon, for Reese's Book Club[A] menacing, creepy debut [...] There are echoes of Hitchcock and du Maurier, but Pearse has her own distinctive, emotional voice - one to be admired.
—— Daily MailTense, chilling and full of surprises.
—— Sun, Pick of the WeekLocked-room mysteries a la Agatha Christie are proving to be very popular right now, and this one doesn't disappoint.
—— PrimaThis atmospheric chiller has a few shocks up its sleeve.
—— Crime MonthlyA mix of whodunnit and psychological thriller with hints of horror, this fine debut [...] is smartly structured and often powerful.
—— Sunday TimesSpooky, chilling and claustrophobic.
—— ObserverThis impressive debut is a twist on the classic locked-room mystery in a wonderfully eerie Gothic setting. Its sharp prose builds suspense through a series of twists that will send an Alpine chill up your spine, building to an unpredictable finale. This clever, compelling thriller deserves to be a bestseller and marks out Sarah Pearse as one to watch.
—— Sunday Express S MagazineWant a book that's going to leave you chilled to the bone? This is it!
—— Fabulous MagazineSarah Pearse's chilling debut is making waves. The Sanatorium certainly has an eerie, cinematic appeal [...] With whispers of The Shining in setting and The Girl on the Train in pace.
—— Vanity FairI absolutely loved The Sanatorium - it gave me all the wintry thrills and chills. It was just wonderful.
—— Lucy Foley, bestselling author of THE HUNTING PARTY and THE GUEST LISTGenuinely scary and deliciously atmospheric, and one of the best books of 2021, this international bestseller is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
—— Woman & HomeWhat a page-turner! Like Agatha Christie crossed with Scandi noir, and doing with Swiss mountains what Jane Harper books do with the Australian outback. Loved it, and can't wait for the next Elin book!
—— Andrea Mara, author of ALL HER FAULT