Relax on the beach this summer with your nose in a good book.
Thundery at Times – by Katie Carr
Thundery at Times is the story of one woman’s attempt to finish the challenge left to her by her brother: to kayak all of the 31 sea areas covered by the Shipping Forecast. On a journey that takes author Katie Carr from motherhood in urban Barcelona to the wild waters around the British Isles, she is forced to face her past and question her present, exploring the loss of her family members as well as her own identity. After two years of inelegant paddling and perhaps worse parenting, can she complete her quest?
The writing is personal, honest and at times humorous, as Katie shares her adventures – think vivid descriptions of landscapes, nature and weather, emotional memories of her brother, and inner triumphs and struggles. Each chapter pays tribute to an area of the sea where Katie has kayaked and the people who live there.
It is also difficult not to finish the book sharing in the joy of the author’s achievement, and also an appreciation of the supportive sea kayaking community (£18.99, summersdale.com).
