A Walk from the Wild Edge
‘This Book Has Changed Lives’ Chris Evans
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4.6 • 16 Ratings
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- £4.99
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Publisher Description
The remarkable true story of one man's inspiring journey through his 3,000 mile walk across the country
'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
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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.
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'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
'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
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
In March 2016, Jake Tyler’s suicidal thoughts had put him at breaking point. He was wracked by anxiety and depression—conditions that have afflicted the 31-year-old for all of his adult life—and his subsequent breakdown prompted a mind-boggling turnaround. A Walk From The Wild Edge tells the story of how he came through that crisis, and the life-affirming lessons he learned along the way. From his home town of Maldon, Tyler sets out on a 3,000-mile walk around the British mainland to reconnect with the great outdoors and, with some luck, himself—while raising money and awareness for the Mental Health Foundation. Constructing detailed images of loving family figures and friends, Tyler expands his world that features a support system, housing and employment. And perhaps more than anything, it’s this that points to the horror comprising London’s ‘hidden’ mental health crisis. Stories of the kindness from strangers illuminate the journey, particularly that of a young mother and her family in Derbyshire. And Jake’s mother joins in Penzance before signing off with a touching diary entry. The beauty of the sights seen are made deliciously palpable by Tyler’s smooth descriptions as he recounts a profound period of his life. Tyler crafts a beautiful and timely reminder to make mental health a priority in our new, post-pandemic world.
