A Walk from the Wild Edge
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A Walk from the Wild Edge by Jake Tyler
The remarkable true story of one man's escape from the depths of depression through his 3,000 mile walk across the country 'A great and inspirational read' MATT HAIG, bestseling 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 ______ After coming terrifyingly close to suicide, Jake Tyler was determined to take back control of his life from the clutches of depression. With only a pair of walking boots and a backpack, he left his home town of Maldon and began a 3000-mile walk around the British mainland. In documenting every step of his adventure, Jake shares the ways in which his road to recovery was enhanced by the kindness of strangers, who helped him to better understand himself and the power of human connection. This is the story of Jake's journey around the UK, and of his journey to finding peace within himself and the world around him. ______ '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
A great and inspirational read -- Matt Haig
Inspiring * Independent *
An uplifting and inspirational journey through raw emotion -- Raynor Winn
Inspiring. . It's something that will help many through these dark times -- Bryony Gordon
Jake you have changed people's lives . . . we are all fans! -- Chris Evans
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 *
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 *
By 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 Gordon
An incredible journey, an inspirational memoir . . . beautiful -- Zoe Ball * BBC Radio 2 *
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 *
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 *
An 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 Telegraph *
An inspiring ode to nature and humanity * Woman & Home *
Well worth a read -- Nick Knowles
Remarkable . . . 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 Man *
His story is an inspiration * Country Living *
Inspiring * Independent *
An uplifting and inspirational journey through raw emotion -- Raynor Winn
Inspiring. . It's something that will help many through these dark times -- Bryony Gordon
Jake you have changed people's lives . . . we are all fans! -- Chris Evans
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 *
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 *
By 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 Gordon
An incredible journey, an inspirational memoir . . . beautiful -- Zoe Ball * BBC Radio 2 *
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 *
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 *
An 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 Telegraph *
An inspiring ode to nature and humanity * Woman & Home *
Well worth a read -- Nick Knowles
Remarkable . . . 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 Man *
His story is an inspiration * Country Living *
Jake Tyler is a mental health advocate and broadcaster. Jake's BBC Radio Sussex and Surrey show, Open Up with Jake Tyler launched in September 2019 with guest Matt Haig.
A Walk from the Wild Edge is his first book.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780241401163 |
| ISBN 10 | 024140116X |
| Title | A Walk from the Wild Edge |
| Author | Jake Tyler |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-03-18 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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