AN INSPIRING STORY OF STARTING OVER
'We all need a Devorgilla Cottage somewhere in our hearts' - KIRSTY WARK
'Beautifully written' - ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG 'A magical and beautifully written memoir and so evocative of Wigtown and its landscape' - RUTH HOGAN
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.
Publisher: John Murray Press
ISBN: 9781529300420
Number of pages: 352
Weight: 248 g
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 26 mm
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
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
A magical and beautifully written memoir and so evocative of Wigtown and its landscape. - Ruth Hogan, author of THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS
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
I will be very, very surprised if this memoir isn’t a massive success. It’s going to strike a chord with all of us who have been forced by lockdown to reassess our lives and to think about what really is important.... More
'Devorgilla Days' is an absolute tonic for the soul. A beautiful book about starting again and not giving up when life has dealt you a tough hand. Kathleen Kent is a wonderful author, she has a very intimate... More
I did not follow Kathleen on her blog (though I do now). The description of this book sounded really interesting and I must say I was not disappointed.
This really is an uplifting and life affirming book that is...
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