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At the age of thirty, Amy Liptrot finds herself washed up back home on Orkney. Standing unstable on the island, she tries to come to terms with the addiction that has swallowed the last decade of her life. As she spends her mornings swimming in the bracingly cold sea, her days tracking Orkney's wildlife, and her nights searching the sky for the Merry Dancers, Amy discovers how the wild can restore life and renew hope.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Salmon's recovery mirrors healing in rugged Orkney.
Who is this book for?
This memoir is an inspiring journey of recovery and reconnecting with nature. Amy's vivid descriptions of her time on Orkney and her encounters with wildlife make her story feel personal and hopeful. If you're drawn to stories of resilience and finding peace through the natural world, this book could truly resonate with you.
