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A Walk from the Wild Edge

A Walk from the Wild Edge

‘This Book Has Changed Lives’ Chris Evans

Summary

The remarkable true story of one man's inspiring journey through his 3,000 mile walk across the country. Now including an exclusive bonus chapter . . .

'A great and inspirational read' MATT HAIG, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive
'Inspiring' INDEPENDENT
'An uplifting and inspirational journey through raw emotion' RAYNOR WINN, bestselling author of The Salt Path

AS SEEN ON BBC BREAKFAST
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Jake Tyler had forgotten how to feel alive.

With only a pair of boots and a backpack, he set off on a 3000-mile walk around Britain - along coastal paths, over mountains, through every national park.

His journey became his road to recovery. On it he rediscovered the British landscape, the extraordinary kindness of strangers and most importantly, his place in the world.

This is his inspiring story, away from the wild edge.
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'Jake you have changed people's lives . . . we are all fans!' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio

'An incredible journey, an inspirational memoir . . . beautiful' Zoe Ball, BBC Radio 2

'What makes Tyler's book so compelling is his honesty, whether he's conveying the horror of depression or admitting that his idiocy got him into another scrape' Sunday Express

'Inspiring . . . It's something that will help many through these dark times' Bryony Gordon

'This book is a tonic. Until we can all get out and explore Britain's beauty for ourselves again, this is the ideal substitute' Mirror

'So compelling in his honesty . . . very poignant' Express

'A tale told with courageous honesty. There's much to learn here about how reconnecting with nature and trusting others can rekindle the joy of being alive' BBC Countryfile

'A testament to the power of human connection, this is a physical and mental journey to inspire hope even in the darkest of times' National Geographic

Reviews

  • A great and inspirational read
    Matt Haig

About the author

Jake Tyler

Jake Tyler is a mental health advocate and broadcaster. Jake's BBC Radio Sussex and Surrey show, Open Up with Jake Tyler launched in September 2019 with guest Matt Haig.

A Walk from the Wild Edge is his first book.
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