Waypoints: My Scottish Journey

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Heughan’s memoir is a vulnerable, emotional ride through Scotland, with Heughan as the witty, weather-challenged, guide of a great journey, juxtaposed with the story of his childhood, the tough road as a struggling actor, his relationship with his family, being raised by a single mother, and a devastatingly honest look into his father’s abandonment and reappearance. Heughan also opens up about his long-standing friendship with Outlanderco-star Caitríona Balfe and the unfortunate dark side of fame they’ve both had to endure as a result of their popularity in the hit show. With Waypoints, Heughan has now become a three-time New York Times best-selling author. Plus, he did all of this in a pandemic – while everyone else baked bread. Heughan’s memoir is refreshingly honest and funny – and here are some of the best parts. After being cast as Jamie and Claire, Heughan says that he and Balfe both instinctively felt protective of each other, and that support continues unflaggingly to this day. When asked in a recent Good Morning America interview about what makes Outlander such a hit, Heughan simply answered, “Firstly, I mean, my chemistry with my co-star Caitríona Balfe, she’s an incredible actress. We were two green actors, we didn’t have much experience, and we’ve been on this amazing journey together.”

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I loved the sections about his walk, what he learned from the other hikers he met like Graeme and Lucy, and what he learned from being alone, without his busy schedule filling every minute. He talks about learning not to feel rushed and to stay in the moment instead of the future or the past. He is so honest about how this affected past relationships and his hope that the lessons he’s learned during the walk will change that. In this journey of self-discovery, Sam Heughan sets out along the West Highland Way to explore his heritage and reflect on the personal waypoints that define him. The result is a love letter to the wild Scottish landscape that means so much to Sam, and a charming, funny, wise and searching insight to the world through his eyes. Let’s be honest. I would have probably given this book five stars just because I’m such a huge fan of Sam Heughan but after reading it I’m giving it five stars because it’s so good!

Sam Heughan (of “Outlander” fame) has penned a part memoir, part Scottish travelogue that is similar to his previous work (published with “Outlander” co-star Graham McTavish), “Clanlands” but it is also very different. But while on that topic, Sam's particular journey I find to be really moving. He definitely paid his dues and struggled. Now knowing this side of him, I definitely respect him a lot more and appreciate his depiction of Jamie Fraser on a whole other level. I feel like we just scratched the surface on the amount of layers that make up Jamie's character. That little sliver is enough to make my head spin. I never realized the complexity of bringing a character to life on the screen. Especially one who is established in a series of books where fans could study the character and rip apart an actors portrayal of said character. Kudos to Sam. I honestly do not think any other person could accurately give us the most authentic version of such a beloved character. It's set to debut in hardcover October 25, and will be released simultaneously in the U.S. and the UK. Bless Sam for opening his guarded heart and being vulnerable in this book. I just want to hug him, have a chat and a wee dram with him. The things he has went through and still manages to be so kind. Let’s get into it:As for Outlander, they are currently in production in their 7 th season, which will have 16 episodes and premiere in 2023. Although an 8 th season hasn’t been announced, the end of Outlander hasn’t been announced either, and that has to be a good sign. Gabaldon just finished the ninth book earlier this year and is already hard at work on her tenth and final book focusing on Jamie and Claire’s story. Hopefully, Heughan and Balfe will bring Jamie and Claire to the end of their story on screen. Who doesn’t want to see Jamie and Claire still in love in their 80s?! To celebrate the publication of his first full memoir, Waypoints,Sam will be live in conversation, exploringhis Scottish heritageandreflecting on thepersonal waypoints that define him.Touching onhiscareer in theatre, television, and film, Sam will consider his life of fascinating contrasts:a Hollywood star with deep roots in rural Scotland,who isboth outgoing and content in hisown company. Asked what the experience taught him, Heughan responded that completing the walk "made [him] think that anything is possible. Instead of procrastinating, to get out there and do it. It was an adventure literally on my doorstep and yet I had never attempted it." He also revealed that in writing the book, he found himself opening up more than he typically does. "The opening chapter is very personal. I actually wrote it some time ago. Whilst processing the experience I had with my father. I’m fiercely protective of my private life and so to present this to the world makes me feel vulnerable but also, I hope that others who have similar experiences can relate."

I would like to think of this as a beautiful gift that we have been given, though I am pretty sure this was more for himself than his fans. Either way, I am thankful for the opportunity to be able to join in on Sam's journey. I feel like I gained some perspective that could benefit my own life and I didn't even have to leave my couch. Thanks for putting in the hard work Sam. Having only read this one memoir, I don’t have anything to compare it to. I think in an effort to protect others, it’s not as revealing or as in-depth as one might expect, but he’s also quite candid at times too. Occasionally, it felt a bit repetitive, but overall, I really enjoyed the journey. I can’t imagine any fan not liking it!

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One of the best parts of the book is the self-deprecating humor with which Heughan tells stories from his past. Like the time he found himself wearing a Stetson hat, in an attempt to stand out in Los Angeles. Deflated after a bad meeting with an executive, Heughan walked down the Hollywood Walk of Fame in his Stetson and caught sight of his reflection in a window and realized how “ridiculous” he looked. To make matters worse, the only restaurant around was a cowboy-themed restaurant. He says people probably assumed he was there for his shift. Then his cell phone beeped, he hoped it would be good news about an audition. Instead, it was a notification that his bank account was in the red. He cried. Feeling like a failure, he returned to London, questioning whether he should be an actor at all.

Waypoints is a deeply personal journey that reveals as much to Sam about himself as it does to his readers. As the title suggests, Waypoints is a rewarding mix of markers, both personal as he reflects on his life and geographical as he leads the reader along the West Highland Way’– The Scotsman 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. First off, I want to point out that this was not at all what I was expecting. After reading Clanlands and the Almanac, I guess I was under the impression that this would be more about genealogy and personal history, rather than a journey to gain perspective. I am definitely glad that I was wrong. His trust and abandonment issues due to his father not being in his life. He was very candid about how it effects his friendships and romantic relationships. Trust is huge for him so I totally get that.