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What would you do if your perfect life collapsed? Lee's perfect life unravels fast. The man she planned to be with forever dumps her and a humiliating clash with her new boss forces her to quit her dream job. Desperate to find a new life purpose, she makes a brave, rash decision to hike the Bibbulmun Track-a thousand-kilometre walking trail through the south-west of Western Australia. Her brand-new boots carry her along a wind-swept coastline and through ancient forests, but ultimately Lee is on a journey of self-discovery. This warm, character-driven novel explores family, human connection, and the surprising ways that nature teaches us who we are. It pays tribute to the changing beauty of the Western Australian landscape, its flora and fauna, the diverse characters who live in and visit the area, and the language, culture and history of the Noongar people who are the traditional custodians of this country. This book will appeal to lovers of 'Wild' by Cheryl Strayed and 'Eat Pray Love' by Elizabeth Gilbert.

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Finishing The Track felt like completing a gentle, meandering conversation with someone who has truly lived every word she writes. Fiona H. Evans' style is simple yet disarmingly honest-rooted in her own journaling and personal reflections. That's exactly what drew me in. It felt as though she opened her notebook and let me walk beside her, page after page. Her stories about the Western Australian countryside-especially her journey along the Bibbulmun Track-taught me so much. I could almost hear the crunch of the trail under her boots, feel the solitude of the long stretches, and sense the quiet lessons nature was giving her. Beyond the landscapes, I learned a great deal about the art of writing through her voice: unpretentious, reflective, and deeply observant. I couldn't stop reading it. There was something soothing about her pace and her presence on the page. And I'm so grateful to my friend Fransisca for recommending this book-what a gift. I'm truly happy I finished it, and I definitely enjoyed every step of the journey with Fiona. -- Hening (goodreads) This debut novel by Fiona Evans takes the reader on both a physical and metaphorical journey along the Bibbulmun Track in southwest Western Australia. Drawing on her deep knowledge of the region, Evans brings its beauty vividly to life through rich descriptions of landscape, smell, and sound. Through her exceptional writing, readers are immersed in protagonist Lee's journey, feeling her blistered feet as keenly as her mental anguish after a breakup and her self-doubt as a novice walker. For anyone in midlife setting a goal, whether to walk a long-distance track or to change their life for the better, this book is for you. -- Alison Meston (amazon) I really enjoyed reading this book. It brings to life both the main character and the country along the Bibbulmun Track with rich descriptions. Having walked some of the local sections, I could really picture the landscapes and feel the atmosphere. Seeing the character discover her own inner thoughts made me stop and reflect, and it felt like I was walking the track alongside her and sharing in the discoveries. -- Jasmine Muir (amazon) A fabulous read as we follow the adventures of Lee, a young woman running away from her old life to find herself in nature. Be inspired yourself as you read this heartfelt book and feel the pull of the Track. -- Mrs Susan J Thomas (amazon) This book is a spectacular read from start to finish. I was enchanted with the raw beauty of nature and the courageous growth of the main character. It was hard to put down! -- Gemma Lee (amazon) An engrossing tale of one woman's journey of self discovery and escape from the strictures of her previous life. The story evolves over her ambitious plan to walk the Bibbulmun Track in Western Australia as, unprepared and inexperienced, she learns about herself and discovers her innate strengths and capabilities. I really enjoyed the way in which the author portrayed the protagonist's discovery of the inner peace and conscious presence to be gained from being alone in the Australian bush, and the friendships that she makes along the way. -- Andy Paz (amazon)

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