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To the Island of Tides

A Journey to Lindisfarne

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To the Island of Tides

By: Alistair Moffat
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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In To the Island of Tides, Alistair Moffat travels to - and through the history of - the fated island of Lindisfarne. Walking from his home in the Borders, through the historical landscape of Scotland and northern England, he takes us on a pilgrimage in the footsteps of saints and scholars, before arriving for a secular retreat on the Holy Isle.

Lindisfarne, famous for its monastery, has long been a place of sanctuary. It is an island rich in history: The Romans knew it as Insula Medicata; it reached the height of its fame in the dark ages, even survived Viking raids, before ultimately being abandoned after Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries. Today, the isle maintains its position as a space for retreat and spiritual renewal.

To the Island of Tides is a meditation on the power of place, but also a more personal journey - a chance for a personal stocktaking and a reflection on where life leads us.

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I really learnt a lot about the history of Lindisfarne. The author opens his heart to St. Cuthbert and whilst following the Saint's footsteps he looks back on and forward to his own life.

Bringing ancient history alive

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A truly remarkable and beautiful book, one I shall definitely return to. The narration fits the book perfectly. Download this and sit back and enjoy. Be prepared to be moved almost to tears with the authors thoughts.

A Beautiful story

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I wasn’t sure I would like this book. It is not my usual literary choice. The author starts by reminiscing about a childhood trip with friends to Lindisfarne. It takes no more than five minutes for a smile to appear on my face, a smile I could feel widen. One of those smiles that makes one look like they fell asleep with a coat hanger in their mouth. This truly is a wonderful book, one feels as though one is on the journey with the author. He describes everything so poetically without it being unnecessarily poetic. Peace and calm overcomes one with each additional minute of sublime audio.

Superb

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Loved it all and recommend to anyone who loves the North, history and human storytelling

Wonderful

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the journey taken through the Borders. The familiarity of the area and the way the author describes his walks along well trodden paths, and those less used, takes you on the same journey. Sharing his inner thoughts as you travel together, gives the reader an opportunity to examine their own inner feelings, yet not as a 'navel gazing' exercise but rather as a chance to open their minds to the future.
A well constructed narrative which makes an excellent audio book.

A journey beautifully described.

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