The hugely popular Outlander star takes to the West Highland Way to explore his Scottish heritage, his career and his inner life in this intimate, thoughtful and fascinating memoir that is essential reading for his legions of fans.
'Waypoints is a memoir with a difference! I wanted to tell the stories and share the experiences that have shaped me, but to do that I needed to challenge myself and spend some time in my own company, away from the distractions of everyday life. And for me there's no better place to reflect than in the wild Scottish Highlands.'
In this journey of self-discovery, Sam Heughan sets out along the West Highland Way to explore his heritage and reflect on the personal waypoints that define him. The result is a love letter to the wild Scottish landscape that means so much to Sam, and a charming, funny, wise and searching insight to the world through his eyes.
The walk itself is the backdrop for this narrative, which tells the story of Sam's life while exploring his outlook, values and interests. Sam is a figure of fascinating contrasts, a Hollywood star with deep roots in rural Scotland, he's both outgoing and content in his own company. He has strong connections with his fans while recognising the fragility and value of anonymity, and in My Peak Challenge he has created a network that brings people together as they chase individual goals. In his new book, while charting a path through a stunning wilderness, Sam maps out the moments that shaped his views on dreams and ambition, family, friendships, love and life.
Waypoints is a deeply personal journey that reveals as much to Sam about himself as it does to his readers.
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781804190296
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 210 g
Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 28 mm
A pleasure for fans of the author, whisky, and Scotland - Kirkus
A deeply personal and warmly entertaining memoir that fans of Sam - and Scotland - will have a joyful time devouring. - Heat
From both his walk and his career, the common lesson is the power of persistence. - The Times
Having read other books by Mr. Heughan, was expecting something that would rehash some of the same stories and not really add much new material that hasn't been completely dissected a million times by the media... More
Sam Heughan is so inspiring. I finished Waypoints today and it is a magnificent achievement of a life so full of love, struggle, doubt, humor, ambitious, talent, perseverance, darkness, and light. A journey of finding... More
Wow! This book captivates you from the very start! Interest, humour, sadness all rolled into one very well written memoir. Sam, you transport us to the Highlands of Scotland and, a little bit, into your life and it... More
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