'Wind-whipped and salt-stung, Malcolm's account of island life is both grounding and immensely heart-warming. He is to GPs what James Herriot is to vets.' MATT GAW
'A fascinating, funny and utterly heart-warming family adventure. Beautifully written and completely unforgettable.' RUTH HOGAN
'A mesmerising read about a personal journey, this book is all versions of love (with the island of Eday in starring role).' HANNAH PERSAUD
'I love the descriptions of the landscape and everyday life.' DOLLY ALDERTON
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Set in the wild and remote landscape of Eday, part of the Orkney archipelago, Close to Where the Heart Gives Out is the unflinchingly honest and moving tale of rural life, from the only doctor on the island ...
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In his forties, Malcolm gave up his job in suburban Glasgow when a persistent seed that had been growing inside him started to bloom, disrupting the foundations of his...