Waypoints: My Scottish Journey
Sam Heughan
Oct 2022 · Radar · Narrated by Sam Heughan
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*AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*
'As the title suggests, Waypoints is a rewarding mix of markers, both personal as he reflects on his life and geographical as he leads the reader along the West Highland Way' - The Scotsman
'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
'A pleasure for fans of the author, whisky, and Scotland.' - Kirkus
'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.
Sunday Times in the UK and New York Times bestseller in the US in November 2022.
'As the title suggests, Waypoints is a rewarding mix of markers, both personal as he reflects on his life and geographical as he leads the reader along the West Highland Way' - The Scotsman
'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
'A pleasure for fans of the author, whisky, and Scotland.' - Kirkus
'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.
Sunday Times in the UK and New York Times bestseller in the US in November 2022.
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Jess Knaus
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27 September 2023
This is a wonderful book! Although it's a personal story it almost feels like a beautiful piece of fiction. I love learning about the acting opportunities he's been able to enjoy, but also the humaness of finding joy in the small things in life like a cup of coffee, finding mushrooms on a hike and sleeping in a warm dry bed. Sam's delivery is also stunning - authentic, warm and genuine. Highly recommend!
Mo Niek
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29 October 2022
I absolutely love this audiobook. In a few days I will read the book. Love the audio recordings of the walks added. Sam is a great story teller, with enthousiasm (and I will never look at mushrooms the same way), but showing his vulnerable side too. The warm person he is, always being kind to his fans. After sharing his journey along The West Highland Way and his private life he tries to protect so much, I have a deep respect for him. Reading this has taught me to never give up and enjoy to be in the present even more. Carpe Diem
Loureine Muller
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5 January 2023
A walk to remember. What a journey to listen to Sam's voice while he tells his story. He just made every word come to life. A Must read/listen!
About the author
Sam Heughan is an award-winning actor, producer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, best known for his starring role as Jamie Fraser in the hit TV show Outlander. He is the co-author of two previous books, Clanlands and The Clanlands Almanac, both of which appeared on the Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller lists, with Clanlands becoming an instant NYT #1. He is also the author of Waypoints, a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller. Find Sam online @samheughan.
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