Wayfarer by Phoebe Smith
Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year 2025 A Financial Times best summer travel book of 2024 'A powerfully delicate book of love, loss and discovery, along paths of emotional understanding and physical wonder.' Raynor Winn‘Raw, honest, powerfulI couldn't put it down.’ Cerys Matthews
'A powerfully delicate book of love, loss and discovery, along paths of emotional understanding and physical wonder.' Raynor Winn
'A poignant reminder that the internal journey is as sacred as the external journey. Beautifully written.' Levison Wood
‘Brave, bold and fearless. On this expedition into both ancient Britain and the self, Phoebe is the ultimate companion.’ Steve Backshall
‘Unflinching and tender. It will make you want to live boldly, open your heart, find your next adventure and sprint headlong towards it.’ Helen Mort
'Full of tender, honest reflections and sharp observations.' Wyl Menmuir
'Lyrical and revelatory, Wayfarer is a moving tribute to the power of pilgrimage, illuminating Smith’s journey to honour her longings and find her authentic voice.' Sharon Blackie
'Pilgrimage is about getting to know yourself – the longest journey of all – and Wayfarer finds Phoebe learning to sing out her soul.' Guy Hayward, Director & Co-Founder, British Pilgrimage Trust
'Wayfarer demonstrates with skill and honesty how pilgrimage can be an exploration of both our external and internal landscapes. Smith’s is an inspiring journey of honouring our memories while living a life in defiance of the past.' Jade Angeles Fitton, author of Hermit
'As she walks, Smith reveals her love of nature and the countryside in poignant, finely observed prose.’ Country and Town House
Praise for Phoebe Smith
‘A splendid writer and an inspiring traveller’ Bill Bryson
‘Inspiring, passionate and practical’ Robert Macfarlane
Phoebe Smith is an award-winning adventurer, presenter, broadcaster, author, photographer, and speaker. She hosts the Wander Woman Podcast and is Sleep Storyteller-in-Residence at Calm.com. She is the author of 10 books, including the bestselling Extreme Sleeps and has worked with a range of clients from the BBC to ITV, Radio 4, the Guardian, Ordnance Survey, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Rolls Royce, Lowe Alpine and Berghaus.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780008566524 |
| ISBN 10 | 0008566526 |
| Title | Wayfarer |
| Author | Phoebe Smith |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2024-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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