![]() Soon the perils outside pale in comparison to threats from within. The long, sunlit days and the generosity of the locals make up for the Allbrights’ lack of preparation and dwindling resources.īut as winter approaches and darkness descends on Alaska, Ernt’s fragile mental state deteriorates and the family begins to fracture. ![]() In a wild, remote corner of the state, they find a fiercely independent community of strong men and even stronger women. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if it means following him into the unknownĪt first, Alaska seems to be the answer to their prayers. ![]() Thirteen-year-old Leni, a girl coming of age in a tumultuous time, caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, dares to hope that a new land will lead to a better future for her family. When he loses yet another job, he makes an impulsive decision: he will move his family north, to Alaska, where they will live off the grid in America’s last true frontier. Synopsisįor a family in crisis, the ultimate test of survival.Įrnt Allbright, a former POW, comes home from the Vietnam war a changed and volatile man. This book was included in my Fall/Winter Reading Guide and I am so glad I included it because it is perfect for the fall. I finally read this book because you all told me I HAD to! I am super excited about today’s post because it is a review of a book I loved, The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. ![]()
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