Hildasay to Home – a memoir of walking

Submitted: 9th April 2024

Hildasay to Home – a memoir of walking

A walk around Great Britain in a book.

A story about a remarkable man and his family.

Many places and stories to think about.

Map of locations in Hildasay to Home

BOARDING PASS INFORMATION

Destination : Around the British Coastline

Author guide: Christian Lewis

Genre: Memoir

Food and drink to accompany: whatever you can fit in your backpack

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A novel to transport you around Great Britain

Map of locations in Hildasay to Home

This is quite a remarkable book. One written from the heart where one man walks to several locations around the British coastline. From one end of the country to another. To heal, to help himself and to find his place in the world.

ITs written with raw honesty from the start. Christian tells us of his plans, his wish to raise money for SSAFA the armed forces charity and his battle with depression. This is not a sad book however. It’s hopeful, poignant and utterly inspiring.

This is no ordinary walk with descriptions of how pretty somewhere is, or the numerous landscapes he passes through. It’s so much more than that. This is a man who writes about carparks and has me gripped with how he talks about them and what they charge. He notices details that not many people do and shares his insights into his mental health along the way.

Map of locations in Hildasay to Home

There are around 50 spots on his walk. I felt tired just thinking about it. It was wonderful to discover places through his eyes. Despite quick visits and the fact he was very tired of course, there are wonderful musings and insights into what he sees. How lovely spots such as Whitby are becoming too popular for their own good. The very beauty people are drawn to is being ruined by the very people who admire it.

What I found particularly inspiring was how he never gave up. And how many people, strangers, up and down the country became his strength and support. And what about the emotion? The whole gamut is here.

You also get to meet Jess the dog who is, in fact, the star of the show (sorry Christian and family). A book to think about.