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The Outrun
- Narrated by: Tracy Wiles
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
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Summary
WINNER OF THE 2016 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 ONDAATJE PRIZE
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 WELLCOME PRIZE
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.
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- Mr
- 28-12-17
A book of hope
Gently mesmerising, disarming, heartbreaking in places and funny in others, this is a delight to hear and a story that gives you hope
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- Anonymous User
- 02-01-23
Incredible
A new favourite and something I’ll be recommending to everyone. Clever, powerful, brave and poetic; just beautiful.
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- Mary
- 25-04-22
Great book
I enjoyed this book very much. It was honest and raw, and the narration was brilliant. I really lived the author's story. Having experienced a relationship with an alcoholic, I could relate to the battle Amy had. I'd love to visit Orkney one day too!
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- Pot porri
- 06-09-22
Spellbinding
Beautifully written, honest and insightful memoir of a woman finding her strengths and depths.
You can’t help like and admire her as she navigates her way to freedom, while inviting you in to the stark beauty of Scotland ‘s most remote islands, and natures ability to heal and satisfy.
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- jillian grant
- 11-09-16
Overall, a well written and read book.
What made the experience of listening to The Outrun the most enjoyable?
Hearing about the birds on Orkney and other islands.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Outrun?
Can't think of 1.
Have you listened to any of Tracy Wiles’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Hearing about some of Amy's experiences with depression and some of her thoughts, I can relate to.
Any additional comments?
Overall, this book is well written and read and I found her journey to becoming and remaining sober interesting, but I found it a little boring at the end and I feel awkward saying that about a story that is actually real life.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-12-20
Refreshingly different
This is very different from other recovery books I have read, the memoir flits between the authors sober life on Orkney (read as present day) and historic alcoholism in London. It’s a great listen and is beautifully narrated. Would highly recommend if (like me) you are a in recovery and love nature.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-05-23
A brave story
With destructive influences from her past Amy has succeeded in providing an interesting insight into her struggle with her demons. Well presented and clear recital from audiobooks.
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- Mrs. L. Macleod
- 02-08-18
Magical, natural, renaissance
A beautifully told tale of recovery, resurgence and renewal in the challenging wild surroundings of the Orkney islands.
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- Hannah Davies
- 26-01-23
Fabulous book.
Loved the descriptions of nature/ the universe and her journey and struggles through life. Ultimately uplifting although with grit and a realness of living with addiction. Xx
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- TrishB
- 20-06-23
Excellent read, honest and believable
Enjoyed the accurate descriptions of her life in London and again on Orkney.
A heartfelt story, thank you for sharing.
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