What a bold, brave book this is. Andrews journeys, written with eloquence, honesty and style, have the feeling not of escape so much as encounter with the landscapes she moves through, and with the lives of walking mothers past and present. Through these encounters, Andrews seems to find new space for herself. I had the feeling, as I read, that she might be clearing a path for us all. Helen Jukes, author of Mother Animal
Powerful and unflinchingly honest, Andrews probes the complexities of motherhood, ultimately finding hope and salvation in companionship, landscape and all those meticulously researched women in whose footsteps she walks. Annabel Abbs, author of Windswept: Why Women Walk
'A compelling exploration of the creative ways in which mother-walkers have navigated matrescence. As Kerri Andrews leads the reader over hills and along the shore, she reveals how through walking she recovered and redefined a self subsumed by motherhood. This book left me itching to lace up my boots and follow the call of the path.' Laura Pashby, author of Chasing Fog
A hugely important book, written with an honesty and a precision that is as welcome as it is rare. I was with her every step of the way. Matt Gaw, author of In All Weathers
Andrews lyrical nature writing leaps off nearly every pagethe dark grey clouds gathering on the horizon, the geological stripes on the Scottish mountains, the dappled sunlight shining through the trees Press this book into the hands of any mother and she will see herself on these pages, walker or not. LoveReading
Ultimately, this is a book about a love of walking in high places of wanderlust, lowlands to allow for healing, or simply for the joy of getting outside ... If you feel like youve lost your way, amid the mountain narrative, Pathfinding may help you to place yourself once again. The Great Outdoors
I cried, I laughed, I reflected. It was a pleasure following along with Kerris journey and I was right there with her. It reinforced how incredibly grateful I am to be a mum and have adventuring in my life. Mountaineering Scotland
This book brings welcome compassion for the frailties of the human body, especially one that has endured pregnancy and birth Despite the pain and restriction, there is joy and freedom to be found in walking and parenting. Andrews has laid out an invitation that will leave you desperate to step outside. Resurgence & Ecologist
