This book tells the uplifting true story of a family who left their old life behind to spend a year living wild in a tent around Britain.
With a
baby and a toddler , mounting
debt , work demands and
stress trampling over their desire to spend time together as a family in nature, Jen and Sim Benson move out of their rented accommodation, sell up their possessions and decide to live in a tent for a year as
nomads around rural Britain.
This is the story of that year – the highs and the lows –
the doubts, epiphanies and the weather .
Detailing
one family’s search for a life in the wild , away from th
e screens and stresses of modern life, this captivating memoir is a must read for nature lovers or anyone who has dreamed of a life outdoors.
It’s
nature writ large with the joys and challenges of each season experienced under canvas, a story of
ultimate freedom in the beautiful landscapes of Britain.
Over de auteur
Jen Benson has a passion for wild places and sustainable adventures. A marathon, ultramarathon and Ironman triathlon runner, she has an MSc in Sport & Exercise Medicine, specialising in distance running. Jen and her husband Sim live in Bradford-upon-Avon with their two young children. They have co-written several books including Wild Running, Short Walks in Beautiful Places, Amazing Family Adventures and 100 Great Walks with Kids. Jen writes regularly for the national press. Twitter/Instagram @jenandsim