Share Vicki's uplifting story of walking, healing and love
in her new memoir
'Moor to Sea: A Journey Along the Cleveland Way'
Weeks after deciding to walk the 175-kilometre Cleveland Way in the UK, Vicki’s world took a chaotic backflip by a phone call nobody wants …
She had breast cancer and would need immediate surgery and months of ongoing chemotherapy.
Hoping her ravaged body would heal in time to support her walking quest, Vicki remained determined to start the much-anticipated trek with the love of her life, Olaf.
A story of resilience and determination, the duo crest emotional peaks and hit psychological troughs mirroring the Yorkshire countryside they traverse. As Vicki grapples with the reality of being a cancer ‘warrior’ she discovers strength and truth in her journey, and the power of connecting with nature.
Along the way, she also discovers the important components of happiness – having something to look forward to, having someone to love, and having something meaningful to do. Oh, and the joy of eating cheese.
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What readers are saying:
“Such a great read of human resilience while having overcome a fight for life with a cancer treatment, then being able to still complete the Cleveland Way. It was a journey that showed the author what she was made of. Very inspiring.” Samantha
“An honest, revealing and heartwarming story of the power of the mind and how we can do just about anything with the love and support of others. What a great read!” Greg
"I couldn’t put this one down. A story of courage, resilience and love. The weaving of the story of recovery from illness with the inspiring walk makes a compelling story. I read it in 2 days and I thoroughly recommend." Goodreads
“Thank you for writing this book. It’s so real and a beautiful read.” Rod
“This is definitely a book that celebrates the human spirit.” Northern Rivers Times
“Truly the most beautiful book I’ve ever read. Thank you for writing it.” Nicola
"I loved this story. A story of love, bravery & positivity."
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“I really, really enjoyed it. A very good read … it’s very inspirational.” Anne
"I loved reading your book, Moor to Sea." Jeremy
"A heart warming story of love, courage and overcoming adversity. I enjoyed the story of the walk the author took and it's inspired me to do it myself one day. The story was enhanced by the honest reflection of the author and her determination not to be defined by an illness. A life affirming book." Sara
"I thoroughly enjoyed your book. Thank you for sharing your journey." Wendy D
Vicki's Story
Adelaide-based writer Vicki Foote is a Physical Education teacher with qualifications in Art History, who has worked in education, political media, television captioning, and magazine publishing and has a catalogue of lived experience. But when she was thrown into the unfamiliar world of medical jargon, tests and scans following a breast cancer diagnosis, she set her mind to facing the life-altering challenges head-on including embracing the magic of walking, if her body permitted.
A relative latecomer to the joys of a long-distance walk, Vicki has now ambled up and down, across and around some great walks of the world including Spain’s Camino de Santiago, Australia’s Flinders Ranges, Cradle Mountain, and Great Ocean Road, the UK’s Cleveland Way, and Abel Tasman Coastal Path and Queen Charlotte Track in New Zealand.
Read her uplifting and inspiring story in her memoir - Moor to Sea: A Journey Along the Cleveland Way.
