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Thinking on My Feet - The small joy of putting one foot in front of another (Hardcover)
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Thinking on My Feet - The small joy of putting one foot in front of another (Hardcover)
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Discovery Miles 4 850
You Save R154 (24%)
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** SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE** ** SHORTLISTED FOR THE
EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARD - TRAVEL MEMOIR OF THE YEAR **
A lovely, civilised and transporting read, that should have all of
us stepping out to meet the world with fresh eyes.' - Hugh
Fearnley-Whittingstall 'An enticing read that makes every walk
Humble describes an adventure' - Ranulph Fiennes 'A beautiful and
magnificent book. A paean to a simple act. I defy you to read this
book and not be inspired to walk, march or hike - and as a result
live a better life more connected with nature and the world around
you.' - Simon Reeve 'A lovely book, fast-flowing yet at every turn
giving the reader pause for thought. Kate Humble makes a delightful
companion, her words full of sunshine and the raw pleasure she
radiates as she encounters life in its many unexpected forms.' -
Benedict Allen 'I've discovered that going for a daily walk has
become as essential to me feeling good for the rest of the day as
that first cup of tea. But I would argue that all I am doing is
responding to a natural need we all have. Humans have always been
migrants, the physiological urge to be nomadic is deep-rooted in
all of us and perhaps because of that our brains are stimulated by
walking. I solve all sorts of problems, formulate ideas, work
things out to that gentle rhythm of self-propelled movement.' -
Kate Humble Thinking on My Feet tells the story of Kate's walking
year - shining a light on the benefits of this simple activity.
Kate's inspiring narrative not only records her walks (and runs)
throughout a single year, but also charts her feelings and
impressions throughout - capturing the perspectives that only a
journey on foot allows - and shares the outcomes: a problem solved,
a mood lifted, an idea or opportunity borne. As she explores the
reasons why we walk, whether for creative energy, challenge and
pleasure, or therapeutic benefits, Kate's reflections and insights
will encourage, motivate and spur readers into action. Also
featured are Kate's walks with others who have discovered the
magical, soothing effect of putting one foot in front of the other
- the artist who walks to find inspiration for his next painting;
the man who takes people battling with addiction to climb
mountains; the woman who walked every footpath in Wales (3,700
miles) when she discovered she had cancer. This book will inspire
you to change your perspective by applying walking to your daily
endeavours. *PRAISE FOR THINKING ON MY FEET * 'A diary of sorts,
charting a year of wonderful walks through the sun, wind and
rain...each entry builds an image of her life in the great
outdoors...it sounds idyllic to say the least.' - Sunday Express, S
Magazine 'These are 365 days of inspiration to get out and,
sometimes literally, smell the flowers.' - Wanderlust Magazine
'Humble's book about going for a walk can inspire absolutely anyone
to make a change. Because all you have to do is step outside the
front door.' - Waitrose Weekend 'Witty, enlightening and often
startlingly profound' - Country Walking Magazine
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