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The Outrun: A Memoir
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The Outrun Will No Doubt Sit Alongside . . . Helen Macdonalds H Is For Hawkthe Sheer Sensuality Of Liptrots Prose And Her Steely Resolve Immediately Put Her Right Up There With The Best Of The Best.New Statesmanwhen Amy Liptrot Returns To Orkney After More Than A Decade Away, She Is Drawn Back To The Outrun On The Sheep Farm Where She Grew Up. Approaching The Land That Was Once Home, Memories Of Her Childhood Merge With The Recent Events That Have Set Her On This Journey.Amy Was Shaped By The Cycle Of The Seasons, Birth And Death On The Farm, And Her Fathers Mental Illness, Which Were As Much A Part Of Her Childhood As The Wild, Carefree Existence On Orkney. But As She Grew Up, She Longed To Leave This Remote Life. She Moved To London And Found Herself In A Hedonistic Cycle. Unable To Control Her Drinking, Alcohol Gradually Took Over. Now Thirty, She Finds Herself Washed Up Back Home On Orkney, Standing Unstable At The Cliff Edge, Trying To Come To Terms With What Happened To Her In London.Spending Early Mornings Swimming In The Bracingly Cold Sea, The Days Tracking Orkneys Wildlifepuffins Nesting On Sea Stacks, Arctic Terns Swooping Close Enough To Feel Their Wingsand Nights Searching The Sky For The Merry Dancers, Amy Slowly Makes The Journey Toward Recovery From Addiction.The Outrun Is A Beautiful, Inspiring Book About Living On The Edge, About The Pull Between Island And City, And About The Ability Of The Sea, The Land, The Wind, And The Moon To Restore Life And Renew Hope.A Guardian Best Nonfiction Book Of 2016Sunday Times Top Ten Bestsellernew Statesman Book Of The Year
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Outrun: A Memoir' about? A: 'The Outrun' is a memoir by Amy Liptrot that chronicles her return to Orkney after a decade away. It explores themes of addiction, recovery, and the connection to her childhood home, reflecting on the cycles of nature and personal growth.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Outrun'? A: The author of 'The Outrun' is Amy Liptrot, a writer known for her evocative prose and exploration of personal and natural themes.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Outrun'? A: 'The Outrun' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Outrun'? A: 'The Outrun' was published on April 25, 2017.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Outrun' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Outrun' suitable for readers interested in personal memoirs? A: Yes, 'The Outrun' is suitable for readers who enjoy personal memoirs, especially those focusing on themes of addiction, recovery, and the beauty of nature.
- Q: What notable accolades has 'The Outrun' received? A: 'The Outrun' has been recognized as a Guardian Best Nonfiction Book of 2016 and a Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Outrun'? A: 'The Outrun' explores themes of addiction, recovery, the connection to nature, and the contrast between rural and urban life.
- Q: Can you describe the writing style of 'The Outrun'? A: Amy Liptrot’s writing style in 'The Outrun' is described as sensual and evocative, combining vivid descriptions of the Orkney landscape with deep emotional insights.
- Q: Is 'The Outrun' a standalone book or part of a series? A: 'The Outrun' is a standalone memoir and is not part of a series.