North of ordinary how one woman left it all behind for wilderness and wonder in Alaska's frozen frontier
"When the wild strips everything away, what's left is who you are. In the raw, untamed wilds of Alaska-where the wind howls, predators hunt, and the sun disappears for months-only a rare few figure out how to survive. Sue Aikens, the breakout star of National Geographic's long-running TV show Life B...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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[2026]
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| Summary: | "When the wild strips everything away, what's left is who you are. In the raw, untamed wilds of Alaska-where the wind howls, predators hunt, and the sun disappears for months-only a rare few figure out how to survive. Sue Aikens, the breakout star of National Geographic's long-running TV show Life Below Zero, is one of them. At her remote outpost 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, she weathers more than just brutal winters and hungry bears. Sue battles isolation, injury, and the ghosts of a turbulent past, forging a life in a place most people wouldn't last a day. Left to fend for herself as a child, Sue's fight to survive began long before she ever set foot in Alaska. In North of Ordinary, she tells the unforgettable story of abandonment, grit, and fierce independence-from navigating deadly storms and surviving a horrific bear attack to learning how to build a life, a home, and a sense of self where most would see only desolation. With her trademark wit, fearless honesty, and an indomitable spirit, Sue proves that the toughest terrain isn't always on the map. It's the one we conquer inside. Unflinching and inspiring, North of Ordinary is a memoir of resilience, reinvention, and the extraordinary power of choosing your own way through the world"-- Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 260 pages ; 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781464242564 1464242569 |
| Author Notes: | Michael Vlessides is the bestselling author and coauthor of seven books, including The Ice Pilots. Despite inherent challenges with gravity and balance, he is slowly learning to appreciate the joys of surfing. A proud Canadian citizen, Mike currently lives in Canmore, Alberta, with his incredible wife Caroline and an ever-changing array of their eight children. |
