Wayward: Just Another Life to Live

Vashti Bunyan's Wayward: Just Another Life to Live is a poignant and deeply personal account of a life lived at full tilt. In 1968, Bunyan embarked on a journey of self-discovery and heartbreak, leaving behind everything she knew in London to travel to the Outer Hebrides with a horse, wagon, dog, guitar, and her partner. This odyssey of freedom and struggle is woven into the songs that would later become her 1970s album Just Another Diamond Day, with its lilting lyrics and guitar conveying a sense of innocent wonder. Bunyan's story is one of rejection and rediscovery, from her unconventional childhood in post-war London to her failed attempts at a music career in the 1960s. After retreating from the music world for thirty years, the rediscovery of her recordings in 2000 brought her a second chance to write, record, and perform once more. This book rewrites the narrative of a barefoot girl on the road, revealing a life lived at full tilt and the emotional struggle that came with it. Through her story, Bunyan sheds light on the complexities of change and the importance of taking back control of one's life. With its unique blend of music, travel, and personal memoir, Wayward: Just Another Life to Live is a deeply moving and thought-provoking work that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the need to break free and forge their own path.