{"product_id":"windswept","title":"Windswept","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe story of extraordinary women who lost their way - their sense of self, their identity, their freedom - and found it again through walking in the wild.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWindswept\u003c\/i\u003e by Annabel Abbs takes readers on a transformative journey through the eyes of women who dared to tread the untamed paths of nature. This evocative narrative delves deep into the lives of six remarkable women, each of whom sought solace, inspiration, and a rekindling of their spirit by walking through some of the world's harshest and most beautiful landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the great outdoors have been considered the realm of men, with women traditionally confined to the domestic sphere. However, \u003ci\u003eWindswept\u003c\/i\u003e reveals a different history—one where courageous women embraced the wilderness as a means of liberation and self-discovery. From the vast deserts of Texas and New Mexico walked by Georgia O'Keeffe, to the rugged Scottish Highlands explored by Nan Shepherd, this book chronicles how walking in nature became a powerful act of rebellion and self-affirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnnabel Abbs intertwines her own story of an isolated, car-less childhood with the trails blazed by women long before her. This dual narrative structure enriches the book, providing a poignant memoir of self-discovery alongside historical accounts of daring women walkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will follow Gwen John along the banks of the Garonne, witness Simone de Beauvoir navigating the mountains and forests of France, and accompany Daphne du Maurier along the River Rhone. Each of these women used walking not only as an artistic and emotional escape but also as a critical instrument for reconciling with their inner selves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEsteemed figures such as Virginia Nicholson, author of \u003ci\u003eHow Was It for You?\u003c\/i\u003e, laud the book as \u003cb\u003e'Moving and memorable'\u003c\/b\u003e. Charlotte Peacock, who penned \u003ci\u003eInto the Mountain: A Life of Nan Shepherd\u003c\/i\u003e, describes it as \u003cb\u003e'A triumph ... I felt as though I were being lifted, carried up to peaks.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e praises it as \u003cb\u003e'A beautiful and meditative memoir.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA single question pulses through their walks: \u003cb\u003eHow does a woman change once she becomes windswept?\u003c\/b\u003e This powerful book will inspire readers to find their own paths, wherever they may lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45714480431340,"sku":"9781529324730","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529324730.jpg?v=1726009861","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/windswept","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}