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Devorgilla Days
- Author
- Kathleen Hart
- Narrator
- Lucy Paterson
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Publish Date
- 27 May 2021
- Run Time
- 8 hours 26 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
'Beautifully written' - Alexander Armstrong
A memoir of recovery, resilience and starting over in Wigtown, book capital of Scotland.
This is a story about uncovering the things that really matter, and discovering what makes us feel alive. It is a story about finding that inner strength and resilience, and never giving up hope.
Eight years ago, Kathleen Hart was diagnosed with breast cancer. Further complications led to a protracted recovery and months spent in hospital, where Kathleen had to learn how to walk again. While recuperating, she came across a small whitewashed cottage for sale in Wigtown, Scotland. Driving hundreds of miles on nothing more than a few photographs and an inkling, she bought it that very same day, and named it Devorgilla after the formidable 13th century Scottish princess.
Devorgilla Days is the story of how Kathleen left behind her old life to begin again in Scotland's book capital. From renovating her cottage to exploring the seemingly quiet, but actually bustling town, she encounters a whole community of book lovers, beekeepers, artists and writers - and Lobster Fishermen. Kathleen starts wild swimming, a ritual that brings peace and clarity to her mind as her body heals. And, with the support of her virtual worldwide community who know her as PoshPedlar on Instagram, she rebuilds her life again.
Heartwarming and deeply moving, Devorgilla Days is an inspiring tale of one woman's remarkable journey, a celebration of community, and a call-to-arms for anyone who has ever dreamt of starting over.
(P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Critics Review
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We all need a Devorgilla Cottage somewhere in our hearts and in our imaginations. This is a book about survival and renewal and sheer willpower.
Kirsty Wark
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So beautifully written and so enchanting I feel quite bereft having reached the end... So many achievements all wrapped in one beautiful narrative. It's heaven.
Alexander Armstrong
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A magical and beautifully written memoir and so evocative of Wigtown and its landscape.
Ruth Hogan, author of THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS
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From renovating her cottage to exploring the seemingly quiet, but actually bustling town, she encounters a whole community of book lovers, beekeepers, artists and writers and lobster fishermen throughout the book. Furthermore, Kathleen starts wild swimming, a ritual that brings peace and clarity to her mind as her body heals.
Irish Times
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Details
- Author
- Kathleen Hart
- Narrator
- Lucy Paterson
- Duration
- 8 hours 26 minutes
- Release Date
- 27 May 2021
- ISBN
- 9781529300444
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Genre
- Memoirs, Coping with / advice about illness and specific health conditions
Synopsis
'We all need a Devorgilla Cottage somewhere in our hearts' - Kirsty Wark 'Beautifully written' - Alexander Armstrong A memoir of recovery, resilience and starting over in Wigtown, book capital of Scotland.This is a story about uncovering the things that really matter, and discovering what makes us feel alive. It is a story about finding that inner strength and resilience, and never giving up hope.Eight years ago, Kathleen Hart was diagnosed with breast cancer. Further complications led to a protracted recovery and months spent in hospital, where Kathleen had to learn how to walk again. While recuperating, she came across a small whitewashed cottage for sale in Wigtown, Scotland. Driving hundreds of miles on nothing more than a few photographs and an inkling, she bought it that very same day, and named it Devorgilla after the formidable 13th century Scottish princess. Devorgilla Days is the story of how Kathleen left behind her old life to begin again in Scotland's book capital. From renovating her cottage to exploring the seemingly quiet, but actually bustling town, she encounters a whole community of book lovers, beekeepers, artists and writers - and Lobster Fishermen. Kathleen starts wild swimming, a ritual that brings peace and clarity to her mind as her body heals. And, with the support of her virtual worldwide community who know her as PoshPedlar on Instagram, she rebuilds her life again.Heartwarming and deeply moving, Devorgilla Days is an inspiring tale of one woman's remarkable journey, a celebration of community, and a call-to-arms for anyone who has ever dreamt of starting over.(P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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