“One day all of this pain will transform from a stumbling block into the foundation for a new life. This winter will make way for a sunny day in May during which the spring cleaning of my soul and mind will take place. Then those new dustless shelves will be so welcoming to the bigger and better love coming to occupy my heart.”
Who knew I could love a book about dog sledding so much. Well it isn’t all about dog sledding but it is what makes the second half so intense.
Summary - THIS MUCH COUNTRY is the story of renewal and transformation. It’s about journeying across a wild and unpredictable landscape and finding inner peace, courage and a true home. It’s about pushing boundaries and overcoming paralyzing fears.
I’m not sure why Alaskan life is so fascinating to me, but I had such a fun time following Kristin on her journey – she shares where her adult life began and where it led her. I’ll never forget her explanation of the weather: 20 below zero was perfection, 30 below had an exciting thrill, but 40 below was absolutely stupid.
I highly recommend this if you enjoy adventure stories, stories with animals, or stories that take place in colder terrain. The #read group had an absolute blast chatting about this one.
A small group of us Alaska/Arctic lovers have continued our journey and we are reading On Call in the Arctic by Timothy J. Sims and it is quite a wild ride!
Do you enjoy stories that take place in Alaska? Do you have a favorite?
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