The Outrun

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Escape addiction and find hope in nature.

"The Outrun" is a memoir that tells the story of Amy Liptrot and her journey towards recovery from addiction. It offers a unique perspective of finding solace in nature, specifically in the wild beauty of Orkney. The book has won several prestigious prizes and has been applauded for its honest portrayal of addiction and recovery. A good read for anyone looking for a powerful story that advocates for the healing power of nature.

  • J.R. Ackerley Prize for Autobiography (2017)
  • Wellcome Book Prize Nominee (2016)
  • The Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • The Wainwright Prize for UK Nature Writing (2016)
  • Openbook好書獎 for 美好生活書 (2017)
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The Outrun

Regular price $11.47
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ISBN: 9781786894229
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $22.28
Authors: Amy Liptrot
Publisher: Canongate Books
Date of Publication: 2019-09-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Nature, Biographies & Memoirs, Travel
Goodreads rating: 4.01
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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE 2016 WAINWRIGHT PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 ONDAATJE PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 WELLCOME PRIZEAt 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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Escape addiction and find hope in nature.

"The Outrun" is a memoir that tells the story of Amy Liptrot and her journey towards recovery from addiction. It offers a unique perspective of finding solace in nature, specifically in the wild beauty of Orkney. The book has won several prestigious prizes and has been applauded for its honest portrayal of addiction and recovery. A good read for anyone looking for a powerful story that advocates for the healing power of nature.

  • J.R. Ackerley Prize for Autobiography (2017)
  • Wellcome Book Prize Nominee (2016)
  • The Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2017)
  • The Wainwright Prize for UK Nature Writing (2016)
  • Openbook好書獎 for 美好生活書 (2017)
Note: 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.