Searching for belonging in Wordsworth’s Lake District
In her twenties Esther Rutter suffered an acute mental breakdown while living in Japan. Her recovery began when she found a job working at the home of a great English poet.
In her twenties Esther Rutter suffered an acute mental breakdown while living in Japan. After being sectioned, her recovery began when she took a job in the Lake District at Dove Cottage, the home of William and Dorothy Wordsworth. As her connection with the Wordsworths grew, so did her hopes for her own life.
Esther has now written a memoir about this time, her book is called All Before Me: A Search for Belonging in Wordsworth's Lake District.
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We also heard from Dr Mike Burbridge, who told us about the music of Fritz and Paul Kalkbrenner and how it changed his life. If you have a song that has shaped you, or reminds you of an important moment in your life, we would love to hear your story. Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707
Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Helen Fitzhenry
Photo: Esther Rutter Credit: Chris Scott
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