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Walking Home

My Family and Other Rambles

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Walking Home

By: Clare Balding
Narrated by: Clare Balding
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About this listen

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Walking Home, by Clare Balding.

In Clare Balding's family, walking just took too long - she galloped through the countryside and she galloped through life. Then, in 1999, Clare took a call from a BBC producer looking for a presenter for a new radio series. "Do you walk?" she asked. "Well, I walk the dog...."

That series, Ramblings, is still going strong - and Clare's caught the walking bug. Now she wants her family to share some of that pleasure. Her and her brother Andrew are determined to conquer the Wayfarer's Walk, a 71-mile route. What could possibly go wrong?

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Clare Balding has produced a worthy successor to "My Animals and Other Family", which manages to be part interesting autobiography, part thought provoking set of anecdotes from the people she has met, and part evangelical tract on the benefits of putting one foot in front of the other. Accompanied by her soothing voice (and a few dodgy imitations of accents) this is a highly recommended book.

Both enjoyable and thought provoking

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Such an easy and interesting listen. Clare is undoubtedly a National Treasure, an immensely talented presenter and we are lucky to have her. Written and read with thought, compassion and humour. More please.....

Love listening to Clare's ramblings about her life.

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Where does Walking Home rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

one of the best

What was one of the most memorable moments of Walking Home?

an insight into her family

Which character – as performed by Clare Balding – was your favourite?

too many to mention

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

both

Any additional comments?

not really above says it all

excellent

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Loved the honest, frank discussion. Funny, interesting, thought provoking, endearing, funny again! Need to find my next CB read!

Clare Balding an excellent entertaining author

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Clare talks about the Wayfarer's Way which passes her family home at Kingsclere in Hampshire. She walks the Way with her brother and friends and family. It is also autobiographical and we learn a lot about the family seat, close friends and her wife Alice. Occasionally dogmatic about her passions but engaging. There are inspiring sections about racing horse training, London 2012 Olympics and Clare's other broadcasts.

Clare Balding is engaging about walking and family

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Loved every word,so beautifully written and read. Inspiring too, off to read her first now ;-) better late than never. Then I must go for a walk, thanks Clare

Exceptional

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Just lovely. Like a good walk....fab from start to finish and better still for being read by Clare herself.

Excellent

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Where does Walking Home rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This ranks very highly amongst my audible reads. I didn't even know I liked Clare Balding. Now I want to be her best friend.

What did you like best about this story?

The heart breaking tale of Alice and Clare's puppy had me sobbing like a baby while sitting in traffic on the M25! However, Clare's skill as a weaver of tales became evident when I found myself laughing again (or at least smiling again) only moments later.

What does Clare Balding bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

A personal insight that means the tone exactly matches the narrative

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Made me cry!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would recommend this as a light and enjoyable listen, which is great because it's narrated by the author. She tells us about her life, family and upbringing as well as covering her career and the Olympics. The only parts I didn't enjoy as much were the walking group passages, as these don't add anything much about the author and the segments are too brief to get to know the other characters.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

The story about when Clare got her first puppy was very moving and I found all the comments about her life to be fascinating.

Any additional comments?

A light and quick listen giving insight into Clare's life and character. Witty and amusing at times, thoughtful and sad at other times. There are also some good descriptions of walks, and I found those relating to paths I had been on / about places I knew were of course, most interesting.

Enjoyable romp narrated by the author

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I'm not a walker, not sporty and don't have the kind of family she describes. That said if Clare Balding asked me to walk backwards or barefoot I'm pretty certain I'd give it a try.

She makes the every day strangeness of doing what you want of stepping if the beaten track in life normal and enjoyable not fun in the laugh yourself till your sides hurt but rather filled with a joy that pours through your ears into your soul or soles.

Who knows I might even try walking.

I'm in love with the voice, the stories and the joy within

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