‘Der Salzweg’ – ‘The Salt Path’ by Raynor Winn
Alles, was Moth und Raynor noch besitzen, passt in einen Rucksack. Sie haben alles verloren – ihr Zuhause, ihr Vermögen und Moth seine Gesundheit. Mit einem kleinen Zelt machen sie sich auf, den South West Coast Path, Englands berühmten Küstenweg, zu wandern. Mit einem Mal ist ihr Zuhause immer nur dort, wo sie gerade sind.
Dieses Buch erzählt in mehrfacher Hinsicht von einem Weg, den es zurückzulegen gilt. Zum einen geht es – wie der Name des Buches schon sagt – um Der Salzweg, den South West Coast Path. Der noch wichtigere Weg jedoch ist für die beiden in diesem Buch der Weg aus der Hoffnungslosigkeit nach einem schweren Schicksal.
Die Geschichte im Buch fließt leicht dahin, ist aber trotzdem anregend für tiefgründigeren Gedanken und Fragen zu Themen wie Was brauche ich wirklich im Leben? Wie gehe ich mit unerwarteten schwierigen Situationen und Veränderungen um?
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Everything Moth and Raynor still own fits into a backpack. They have lost everything – their home, their money, and Moth’s health. With a small tent, they set out to hike the South West Coast Path, England’s famous coastal trail. All at once, their home is only ever where they are.
This book tells of a path to be traveled in more ways than one. First, as the name of the book says, it is about The Salt Path the South West Coast Path. The even more important path, however, for the two in this book, is the path out of hopelessness after a difficult loss.
The story in the book flows easily, but still inspires deeper thoughts and questions on topics such as What do I really need in life? How do I deal with unexpected difficult situations and changes?
Thea, May 2022
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My home is only where I am. I kinda know that feeling. It makes me wonder about connection through people rather through place. Putting roots down in a place sounds more secure, but perhaps less dynamic. Thanks Thea for sharing this story.