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Wilderness Mum

A perfect mindful gift for Mother's Day

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Wilderness Mum

By: Kate Barron
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'A truly inspiring story of courage, resilience and the call of the wild. Wilderness Mum is a testament to the extraordinary things we are capable of' - Tim Peake


Most people believe the wild years end when motherhood begins. For me, that’s when they truly started.

For years, Kate Barron lived a conventional life as a dedicated teacher in London – but her spirit longed for wilder horizons. Trading her classroom for a backpack, she embarked on a journey that led her from the jungles of Colombia to a windswept Scottish clifftop, where a chance encounter changed everything.

There she met Chris Lewis, a homeless ex-paratrooper walking the UK’s entire coastline to heal his past. Their meeting sparked an epic love story and a shared mission: living in a tent for years while raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity. But Kate’s biggest challenge was yet to come. Choosing to have a baby without pausing their journey, she navigated pregnancy, childbirth and the realities of new motherhood while living completely outdoors.

Wilderness Mum is the extraordinary true story of what happens when you refuse to follow the script. The perfect gift for Mother's Day, it's a love letter to the wild, a testament to the strength of the human spirit and an inspiring guide to embracing motherhood without sacrificing the adventure of a lifetime.

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A truly inspiring story of courage, resilience and the call of the wild. Wilderness Mum is a testament to the extraordinary things we are capable of (Tim Peake)
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I met up with chris and kate many times on the walk, kate has true resiliance grit and determination, a perfect match for chris. The way Magnus was cared for was amazing considering the odds and kit they had, how happy he has become living outdoors was great to see. For me the backbone of the walk was the amazing Jet, honoured very well in this book Kate. Happy Trails guys. steve.

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If you have followed Chris walks the uk and Kate walks the coast and know their story then this book is for you - true authentic and very well written - wilderness mum is a fantastic read!

Beautiful book

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I loved the story, Kate’s positivity and determination. I almost didn’t listen because I found her voice a bit harsh. She’s clearly not that, it’s just her accent from wherever she grew up. I’m so glad I persevered. What a story. What an adventure. Inspiring.

An Alternative lifestyle… no limits.

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