• The Electricity of Every Living Thing

  • A Woman's Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home
  • By: Katherine May
  • Narrated by: Katherine May
  • Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (137 ratings)

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By: Katherine May
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The New York Times best-selling author of Wintering writes a life-affirming exploration of wild landscapes, what it means to be different and, above all, how we can all learn to make peace with our own unquiet minds....

In anticipation of her 38th birthday, Katherine May set out to walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path. She wanted time alone, in nature, to understand why she had stopped coping with everyday life; why motherhood had been so overwhelming and isolating; and why the world felt full of expectations she couldn't meet. She was also reeling from a chance encounter with a voice on the radio that sparked her realisation that she might be autistic.

And so begins a trek along the ruggedly beautiful but difficult path by the sea that takes readers through the alternatingly frustrating, funny, and enlightening experience of re-awakening to the world around us....

The Electricity of Every Living Thing sees Katherine come to terms with that diagnosis leading her to re-evaluate her life so far — with a much kinder, more forgiving eye. We bear witness to a new understanding that finally allows her to be different rather than simply awkward, arrogant or unfeeling. The physical and psychological journeys of this joyous and inspiring book become inextricably entwined, and as Katherine finds her way across the untameable coast, we learn alongside her how to find our way back to our own true selves.

©2021 Katherine May (P)2021 Melville House

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Beautiful story.

A wonderful story from Katherine. So relatable and full of emotion and perseverance. I can still feel the sand between my toes and the sea air on my face.

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Travel Hike Aspies Insights

Honest. Vulnerable. Powerful.
Beautiful. Written with a diary and map style structure this book reads like a nature walk with inner monologue.

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Good Autism Read

as a woman on the spectrum myself. this book was very relatable and also inspirational. would highly recommend to women on the spectrum.

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Excellent as always from Katherine May

The writing is beautiful, and the author’s personal narration make the experience magical and serene, at once.

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My favorite book of the year

Beautifully written and read. This is a wonderful story of a woman coming back to herself and making sense of her experience of the world. May skillfully illustrates what it is like to be a woman on the autism spectrum. I would recommend this to anyone who seeks to understand themselves a little better.

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Brilliant

I don’t have words. All so relatable and very soothing to listen to in my down time when my family is asleep

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Life is a struggle for everyone so be kind

Brillant and heart felt. Love the true life honesty and vulnerability she shares. Recommend all her work

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I am glad that this book exists. I also loved her book, Wintering, and am looking forward to when her next book comes out, soon

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Lovely

I absolutely loved The Electricity of Every Living Thing. Katherine May’s writing and narration are sparkling. I learned so much about life and living. Thank you, Katherine!

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Thank You

Thank you to Katherine May for sharing her story and helping me understand my daughter.

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