From a Wonky Path to an Open Road by Janey de Nordwall | Review
From A Wonky Path To An Open Road by Janey de Nordwall Published by On The Road Publishing on 2020
Genres: Adventure, General, Girls & Women, Memoir, Non-fiction, Self-help, Travel
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Paperback
Pages: 167
In 2019, BAFTA-winning film producer, Janey de Nordwall packed her bags (and her cat), fired up her 1970s VW campervan and headed off from her London home to Scotland for a solo road trip that would change her life.
Her forty days and forty nights on the road was a soul-searching adventure – from mid-life crisis to life-affirming journey. We join Janey as she prepares for her trip. Charlie the van is packed to perfection whilst Kenny the cat is readied for action. We learn about how she came to the point where getting away from it all and recharging her emotional batteries was vital for her survival.
As she meanders along the single-track roads engulfed by the Scottish highlands and islands, Janey captures the lucid beauty of her surroundings, remembers the pivotal moments of her eventful life and reveals her most intimate thoughts.
A perfect combination of memoir and travelogue, this is a funny, heartwarming, joyful and inspirational book. It will make you see your life with fresh eyes and inspire journeys of your own. For most of us driving off over the horizon in a campervan is just a dream, so going on a virtual trip with Janey, particularly in 2020, was a lovely chance for escapism.
The front and back covers of the printed book open out into a delightful picture gallery of Janey’s journey. At the back, she has included her journey milestones, a map of her route and even a link to the Spotify soundtrack playlist which Janey created especially to accompany her on her trip. The Kindle edition is filled with montages of full-colour photographs throughout the road trip so you'll also get to see Kenny in action!
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My thoughts on From a Wonky Path to an Open Road by Janey de Nordwall
How many of us have dreamed of getting away from everything for a while? Janey de Nordwall shows us not only how to do it, but how life-affirming it can be to travel solo.
Along her journey of self-discovery and recovery, she encounters hilarious adventures, breakdowns, and situations that require her to plan and re-think her journey. Most importantly, she learns to accept help and discovers that strangers are quite willing to lend a hand.
I especially enjoyed her stories of Kenny, the cat. He made a delightful traveling companion, most of the time.
This quick read will fill you with joy and yearning as we travel along with Janey and Kenny on their 40-day solo excursion through Scotland. It seems like maybe we all need a bit of recharging after all the covid lock-downs.
I received a copy of the book for review purposes. This is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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From a Wonky Path to an Open Road by Janey de Nordwall
About Janey de Nordwall
Janey de Nordwall Bio:
After 25 years in the film and advertising industry, as a BAFTA winning Producer & Managing Director, I finally had enough of all the stress and noise and decided to give the whole lot up! It was both liberating and terrifying, especially as I had no clear plan of action in mind...
So, in search of inspiration, I set off on a six week solo road trip up the west coast of Scotland weaving in and out of the Outer and Inner Hebrides in my 1970's VW campervan with my spirited cat Kenny as my companion.
My 40 days and 40 nights in the van were life-affirming and totally life-changing. Nature, silence and adventure are good for the soul. My journey enabled me to firmly close the previous chapter and to open the next one with a smile on my face.
FROM A WONKY PATH TO AN OPEN ROAD is a memoir travelogue and is my first book. I'm very much looking forward to my next adventure...
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