Waypoints: My Scottish Journey

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In this time to myself, once I’d learned to enjoy the walk with no pressure to see what was over the next hill, I have come to find a new appreciation of the world around me. It doesn’t take much for me to realize that perhaps I should apply the same approach to relationships. I’m also mindful that I am the son of a man who disappeared. Having worked together for almost 9 years, the costars have a say on set. Now, executive producers of a show they both love, Heughan and Balfe not only lead on set, but get to have creative input behind the scenes too. No longer naïve young actors, they now are role models to the younger cast. Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, Lauren Lyle, John Bell, and Caitlin O’Ryan have all spoken about this. This story has two sections of colour photos; one, is of Sam throughout his childhood and the other is pictures he took while hiking through the Highland trail. These are exactly right for this story, and they encapsulate both the author and the setting. Heughan breaks down the book in sections rather than chapters, each section associated with one day of his walking journey (for a total of seven, not including the foreword, prologue and epilogue). Waypoints is a deeply personal journey that reveals as much to Sam about himself as it does to his readers. This could be the worthy Lord John Grey’s breakout novel, as readers are treated to large dollops of Outlander hero Jamie Fraser.”— Booklist

Sam Heughan (aka Jamie Frasier from Outlander) wrote a biography/ travel journal as he hiked through the Scottish Mountains. We learn a number of other things on this Scottwalk. Does Sam Heughan have a fear of cows? He might. That is a very important part of this book that has been overlooked by everyone. But know this: He is scared of cows. To Kill a Tiger Director Reveals How Her Mindy Kaling & Dev Patel-Produced Documentary Is Already ChangingLives One of the things that fascinates me about Outlander is how the fans are drawn to the story and the actors. I’m not typically a fan girl and it seems lots of other people are the same. But with Outlander, the books and the show, they have been pulled in just like I am. I think a lot of it is from Diana Gabaldon’s amazing writing skills, and that the cast has brought her books to life so perfectly. But the big draw is how well Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe portray Jamie and Claire. I loved it when he described their audition together and how everything fell into place. I don’t think any of us can imagine anyone being better as Jamie and Claire.From the touching foreward / poignant prologue, I didn’t want to put this down. I didn’t think I could admire Sam Heughan any more than I already did, but I was wrong. He hasn’t had it easy, sometimes he’s been his own worst enemy, but thankfully he gets there in the end. What strikes me most though, is that no matter how wonderful a job, his single mother accomplished in raising two young boys, his late father has a lot to answer for. His actions have had a profound effect. Sam’s earliest memory taunts him still, not to mention the protective mechanisms he’s put in place. It’s just a sad chapter of his life, period. I love the honesty about his struggles on his climb and throughout his life, it's not overloaded or heavy so your made to feel sorry for him, just enough that your rooting and your extremely glad Sam got his big break in Outlander because he absolutely deserved it (and that's not because I love the books and show 😉). In Waypoints, Sam tells the story of his challenging hike along Scotland’s West Highland Way during a break in shooting of the television series. After completing the hike, he also climbed the UK’s highest peak, Ben Nevis. I read Outlander by Diana Gabaldon many years ago and really liked it. When I heard that a television series was being made, I eagerly waited for it. The made-for-tv series is just as good as the original book(s)! Actor Sam Heughan, who is cast in the lead male role of Jamie Fraser, brings his character to life.

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A deeply personal and warmly entertaining memoir that fans of Sam - and Scotland - will have a joyful time devouring' - Heat I read a lot of books in the above genres. This one was a little different though. The author, Sam a.k.a Jamie Fraser, told his story in two parts and then mixed them together. He told of a gruelling hike he was on by himself and then he mixed in stories of his childhood, his schooling, the way he got into acting and how he landed the part of Jamie Fraser in the Outlander series. Intimate, thoughtful and fascinating, don’t miss the opportunity to join Sam as he presentsadeeply personallove letter to the wild Scottish landscape that means so much tohim. This promises to be acharming,funny, wise (well, to a degree),and searching insightinto the world through his eyes. Whether you’re already a fan or new to Heughan and his work, there will be something for everyone to relate to on this special journey through the Highlands of Scotland. Opening up about his dating life, Heughan admits he’s a big fan of romance, but worries he won’t be able to sustain relationships because of the demands and schedule of his job. He also confesses how guarded he’s become due to Outlander’s success. He readily admits this is an issue and also says the fact that he is the son of a father who disappeared is never far from his mind.