A review by vg2
Waymaking: An Anthology of Women's Adventure Writing, Poetry and Art by Helen Mort
5.0
‘The stories women are told - and which we also tell ourselves - about what is safe or acceptable or possible for us reflect neither our true capabilities or the risks the world really presents.’
Focusing on human connection with nature and adventure, ‘Waymaking’ is a sensational anthology of short essays, poetry and art from female writers and artists. Each entry is different in focus, but they all share common threads: determination, independence and passion, but most importantly, both respect for nature and oneself. In a collection like this, there are always pieces that do not resonate quite as much as others, but here, those were few and far between. I devoured this book in one sitting, and know I will return to some of my favourite sections (especially ‘vicinity’) in the future.
‘I loved my beautiful homeland very much, and didn’t understand why it wasn’t enough to be in it - why did we have to go out and conquer it?’
A truly wonderful read.
Focusing on human connection with nature and adventure, ‘Waymaking’ is a sensational anthology of short essays, poetry and art from female writers and artists. Each entry is different in focus, but they all share common threads: determination, independence and passion, but most importantly, both respect for nature and oneself. In a collection like this, there are always pieces that do not resonate quite as much as others, but here, those were few and far between. I devoured this book in one sitting, and know I will return to some of my favourite sections (especially ‘vicinity’) in the future.
‘I loved my beautiful homeland very much, and didn’t understand why it wasn’t enough to be in it - why did we have to go out and conquer it?’
A truly wonderful read.