Just Another Mountain
A Memoir of Hope
by Sarah Jane Douglas
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Pub Date 1 Apr 2020 | Archive Date 8 Jun 2020
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Description
A life-affirming journey of healing and endurance, of a mother and a daughter, and of how we keep both love and hope alive.
'This uplifting memoir is testament that in life there are times when there is nothing for it but to scale that mountain' - The Herald, Best Summer Reads
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At the age of twenty-four, Sarah Jane Douglas lost her mother to breast cancer. She was alone and adrift in the world, but had promised her mother that she would keep going, no matter what. So she turned to the beautiful, forbidding mountains of her native Scotland - and then beyond.
By walking in her mother's footsteps, Sarah found the strength to face her grief, to accept her troubled past and, ultimately, to confront her own cancer diagnosis twenty years later.
Sometimes all you can do is put one foot in front of the other and keep walking...
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'A beautifully written book ... a powerful message and a thrilling conclusion to a seemingly unachievable goal' - Rosamund Young, author of The Secret Life of Cows
'An inspiring book for anyone facing challenges. And a heartfelt reminder that only some mountains look like mountains.' - Tristan Gooley, The Natural Navigator
Advance Praise
'I loved Just Another Mountain . . . It;s a really good read' - Lorraine Kelly
'Honest, raw and beautifully written, this uplifting memoir is testament that in life there are times when there is nothing for it but to scale that mountain' - The Herald Best Summer Reads 2019
'An inspiring book for anyone facing challenges. And a heartfelt reminder that only some mountains look like mountains' - Tristan Gooley, author of The Walker's Guide to Outdoor Clues & Signs and Wild Signs and Star Paths
'A beautifully written book . . . a powerful message and a thrilling conclusion to a seemingly unachievable goal' - Rosamund Young, author of The Secret Life of Cows
'A story of love and loss and of the redemptive power of mountains, in particular the incomparable mountains of Scotland' - Stephen Venables, mountaineer and writer
'An excellent memoir ... vivid and honest ... so much more than just a book about walking and climbing in the mountains. Quite frankly it's heart-breaking at times. Sarah Jane Douglas writes beautifully, her descriptive passages of what she sees and experiences on the mountains are some of the best I've read' --read-warbler.blogspot.com
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781783964956 |
| PRICE | A$22.99 (AUD) |
| PAGES | 288 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Laura O, Reviewer
Sometimes all you can do is put one foot in front of the other and keep walking...
This is an honest, raw, and inspiring memoir showcasing the ups and downs of grief and the power of the outdoors as not only a coping mechanism but a way to get perspective on how you are feeling.
Sarah describes her relationships with her family and the brutal impact of her mother’s battle with cancer in a way that will resonate with anyone who has suffered loss at a young age.
Reading about Sarah’s trekking experiences as she tries to come to terms with her losses and decide on a direction for her life is both inspiring and funny in parts.
This is obviously written from the heart and although different to my usual style of book I am glad I picked it up.
