I truly hope the author has found the healing she discusses in the final chapter. She certainly had a traumatic childhood that led to many poor relationship decisions throughout early adulthood - I could feel for her. That said, I will always love and push for more climbing books by female authors, and this was a good read. Reid is the first American female to summit Everest without oxygen. She also spent many years guiding in my backyard (Mt. Rainier), so I enjoyed all aspects of this book.

Another book about Everest, but this one is more of an exploring of self.

Compelling read even though at times it does drag though.