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‘The Salt Path’ author posts husband’s NHS letters after being accused of fabricating parts of bookThe Salt Path’ author posts husband’s NHS letters after being accused of fabricating parts of book - Raynor Winn disputes article which cast doubt on her bestseller and condemns ‘heartbreaking’ accusa
In a full statement provided to The Bookseller, The Salt Path publishers Penguin state: “Penguin (Michael Joseph [a division of Penguin Books]) published The Salt Path in 2018 and, like many readers, we were moved and inspired by Raynor’s story and its message of hope.
The author of The Salt Path is at risk of facing legal action by the memoir's publisher amid accusations she made up elements of the best-selling story.
Controversy now surrounds the story Raynor Winn wrote about her 630-mile journey along the South West Coast Path with her husband Moth. The 2018 memoir was recently made into a film that took around $16m (£11.7m) at the box office globally.
In her bestselling memoir, Raynor Winn claims she and her husband endured homelessness, terminal illness and economic hardship. Now, her story might be unravelling
The Salt Path author Raynor Winn has been left 'devastated' by accusations that she fabricated details of her husband's debilitating illness in her best-selling memoir.
Penguin Michael Joseph has spoken about the recent allegations facing The Salt Path saying it “undertook all the necessary pre-publication due diligence” and that “prior to the Observer enquiry, we had not received any concerns about the book’s content”.
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True story behind "The Salt Path" questionedThe Salt Path is Raynor Winn's bestselling memoir about finding spiritual renewal on a 630-mile hike along the English coast. Setting out with her husband after they lost their house and learned he was terminally ill,
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