Author:Roger Deakin,Roy McMillan
Brought to you by Penguin.
Roger Deakin set out in 1996 to swim through the British Isles. The result a uniquely personal view of an island race and a people with a deep affinity for water. From the sea, from rock pools, from rivers and streams, tarns, lakes, lochs, ponds, lidos, swimming pools and spas, from fens, dykes, moats, aqueducts, waterfalls, flooded quarries, even canals, Deakin gains a fascinating perspective on modern Britain. Detained by water bailiffs in Winchester, intercepted in the Fowey estuary by coastguards, mistaken for a suicude on Camber sands, confronting the Corryvreckan whirlpool in the Hebrides, he discovers just how much of an outsider the native swimmer is to his landlocked, fully-dressed fellow citizens.
Encompassing cultural history, autobiography, travel writing and natural history, Waterlog is a personal journey, a bold assertion of the native swimmer's right to roam, and an unforgettable celebration of the magic of water.
© Roger Deakin 1999 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
I jumped in with both feet and wanted to stay for more.
—— Griff Rhys-JonesErudite, funky and passionate, a total delight
—— Independent on SundayCharmingly and elegantly written
—— Daily TelegraphA delicious, cleansing, funny, wise and joyful book, so wonderfully full of energy and life. I loved it
—— Jane GardamHighly entertaining...Waterlog is a book about a cold, wet subject written with a warmth and passion it surely deserves, but has rarely had before
—— GuardianA wonderful and romantic tale told by a true English eccentric...think Ratty, think Mole, think three men falling out of a boat...enchanting
—— Michele Roberts , Financial TimesA travel book like no other, it is rich and deep with insights on modern Britain
—— The IndependentDeakin has written an aquatic Songlines.
—— Heathcote WilliamsRoger Deakin is the perfect companion for invigorating armchair swim. Engaging, thoughtful and candid, he also has a wonderful eye
—— Peter Marren , Telegraph WeekendA brilliant and compelling view of Britain from a few inches above its neglected waterways
—— Simon Usborne , The IndependentDon gave me Tools and helped me to enjoy life more and to be a better person.
—— Mike Ford, Leicester Tigers coach and former England and Ireland Rugby Union coachHeart-rending. A love letter to the natural world in all its wondrous glory . . . spellbinding
—— HeraldExplores the challenge of returning to mainstream life after homelessness
—— Daily Express, 2020 Hot ReadsThe Wild Silence confirms Raynor as a natural and extremely talented writer with an incredible way with words. This book gives us all what we wanted to know at the end of The Salt Path which is what happened next. So moving, it made me cry . . . repeatedly
—— Sophie RaworthThis book promises to take you away with the same amazing descriptive and emotive writing found in The Salt Path
—— David Atherton, Great British Bake Off Winner 2019 , Waitrose WeekendProfoundly moving and emotionally transcendent reading
—— The ListUnflinching . . . Another beautifully poignant read about triumph over adversity, and adjusting to life after immense change
—— The ListIntimate in feel and ambitious in scope . . . Throughout it all [Winn] retains her faith in the importance of having an almost visceral connection to the land
—— ObserverThis sequel sees the pair trying unsatisfactorily to readjust to normal life before finding ways to reharness nature's healing power
—— TelegraphMoving. A must-read for anyone inspired by The Salt Path . . . another thoughtful memoir
—— Good HousekeepingThe quality of Winn's writing draws us through the story with the same emotional honesty, lyricism and warmth that epitomises The Salt Path
—— Resurgence & EcologistA poignant and passionate, grounded yet uplifting journey of discovery in which we learn what can be found after all seems lost, The Wild Silence is a testament to the transformative power of nature and the fresh hope it nurtures within ourselves
—— Steven McKenzie, editor of The Big IssuePicks up the story where Winn's astonishing The Salt Path left off
—— The New EuropeanWise, unflinching, exquisite prose
—— Rachel JoyceLuminous and touching
—— FoylesRaynor Winn's story has become the stuff of legend
—— Cornwall LifeWriting with such honesty is a trademark of [Winn's] style
—— The Marshwood Vale Magazine'9 new books to read this September'
—— SheerLuxePowerful
—— Writers ForumBeautiful
—— Herald'Country Life Book of the Week'
—— Country LifeDown to earth yet astonishing . . . touching
—— This EnglandSo beautifully told
—— iWant 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