“The Salt Path,” a widely beloved memoir celebrating resilience and courage — and recently adapted into a feature film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs — is now under scrutiny amid growing controversy.
What was once hailed as an inspiring story has come under fire following a report by The Observer in the UK, which alleges that significant parts of the 2018 book may have been fabricated. The revelations have sparked accusations that author Raynor Winn misled readers and profited from a story built on falsehoods.
In response to the controversy, Penguin Michael Joseph and Winn have agreed to postpone the October release of her forthcoming book, On Winter Hill, citing “intrusive conjecture” regarding her husband’s health.
Winn has admitted to “mistakes” but strongly denies the broader claims, calling them “highly misleading.” She has sought legal advice as the backlash intensifies — raising the specter of the book and film adaptation facing the prospect of being “canceled.”
