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The outrun
Book • 2015
The Outrun is a memoir by Amy Liptrot that chronicles her return to Orkney, her childhood home, after more than a decade of battling alcoholism in London.
The book combines nature writing with self-reflection, detailing her rehabilitation and newfound connection with the natural world.
Liptrot describes her experiences tracking Orkney's wildlife, swimming in the icy Atlantic waters, and reconnecting with her parents.
The memoir is praised for its honest and lyrical prose, offering a moving account of addiction, recovery, and the healing power of nature.
The book combines nature writing with self-reflection, detailing her rehabilitation and newfound connection with the natural world.
Liptrot describes her experiences tracking Orkney's wildlife, swimming in the icy Atlantic waters, and reconnecting with her parents.
The memoir is praised for its honest and lyrical prose, offering a moving account of addiction, recovery, and the healing power of nature.
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Terry Gross as the basis for the film The Outrun, a story about a young woman's struggle with alcoholism.
Terry Gross as the basis for the film The Outrun, a story about a young woman's struggle with alcoholism.
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