Unlost

A journey of self-discovery and the healing power of the wild outdoors

Gail Muller

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Thread
29 December 2021

Psychology; Self-help & personal development; Active outdoor pursuits; Walking, hiking, trekking; Outdoor survival skills

Gail Muller was told she'd be in a wheelchair by the age of forty. At forty-one she set out to hike one of the world's toughest treks, The Appalachian Trail - a 2,200-mile journey that would help her reclaim her life and heal her mind and body. An inspiring, moving and uplifting memoir for fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild and Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love.

As Gail took her first steps through the wilderness of the USA, she had no idea what lay ahead of her, but she knew she felt burnout from city life, lost and broken - ready to heal a mind and body that she had battled with for so long.

From the resilience-building mountain climbs, painful injuries and harsh reality of braving the raw elements, to the unexpected friendships forged with other hikers and the kindness of strangers offering food and shelter - with every step, Gail started to let go of a past dominated by chronic pain and reconnected with herself in a way she'd never been able to before.

A love letter to the healing power of the wild outdoors and an incredible testament to the strength of the human spirit, Gail's story is for anyone who has ever felt stuck in a rut, lost or scared. She shows us that even in our darkest times, it's possible to find our inner grit, face our fears and feel hopeful.

Read what everyone is saying about Unlost:

'Amazing!...

OMG! I really loved your book!... I'm not a crier, but your last chapter had me almost in tears. So (wonderfully) emotional.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

'Had me hooked from the beginning...

This book is for so many people...it's fun and interesting and the various trail families and characters are terrific... a gem of a book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'I found myself holding my breath... I felt like I was right there with her.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

'Inspirational... made me snort or chuckle - or suck in my breath. I read the book in more or less a day - I just had to consume it... a joy to read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

'Gail writes with humour, heart and passion.' Giovanna Fletcher, Sunday Times #1 bestselling author

'I loved this book so much. I was so invested from the very start... Was sad for this one to end! Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'Loved this open and honest book! It was so raw and real you feel like you get to know the author like a friend. I loved hearing about her adventures and life.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'Inspiring... illustrates the power of the great outdoors and the positive effects it can have on body and mind.' Jordan Wylie, Adventurer and Bestselling Author

By: Gail Muller
Imprint: Thread
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9781909770676
ISBN 10: 1909770671
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 29 December 2021
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Gail Muller is an adventurer, writer and educator from Cornwall, UK. Her personal story is one of hope overcoming adversity; managing chronic pain and illness in order to achieve hard and inspiring things. This message of tenacious, hopeful overcoming is riven through her writing, and in the work she does with adults and young people.

Reviews for Unlost: A journey of self-discovery and the healing power of the wild outdoors

An amazing debut!... I really loved your book! And so glad that you made this journey!... I'm not a crier, but your last chapter had me almost in tears. So (wonderfully) emotional. -- NetGalley reviewer Gail writes with humour, heart and passion. -- Giovanna Fletcher, Sunday Times #1 bestselling author Muller's story is inspirational... her writing is warm and witty, and there were quite a few moments that made me snort or chuckle - or suck in my breath. I read the book in more or less a day - I just had to consume it... it was a joy to read a woman's take on it all, let alone a woman suffering a chronic condition so similar in ways to my own. This book does all it can to communicate to its reader that there is worth and joy to be found in pushing the boundaries we perceive around us. -- NetGalley reviewer, Loved this open and honest book! It was so raw and real you feel like you get to know the author like a friend. I loved hearing about her adventures and life. -- Goodreads Reviewer Muller's brave journey is one of enlightenment, perseverance, and strength against all odds, a testament to pushing beyond the boundaries of what our physical bodies limit us. A great read! -- Goodreads Reviewer As I was reading this book, I found myself holding my breath quite a few times, hoping that she was going to be all right... Gail put everything she went through in this book with such depth that I felt like I was right there with her. -- NetGalley Reviewer