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Learning to Fly: A Memoir of Hanging On and Letting Go

Name: Learning to Fly: A Memoir of Hanging On and Letting Go
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Book Synopsis: WITH A NEW EPILOGUE BY THE AUTHOR World-class free climber Steph Davis delivers a “thrilling and infectiously interesting” (San Francisco Book Review) memoir about rediscovering herself through love, loss, and the joy of letting go. The paperback includes a new epilogue in which Davis shares how her husband’s tragic accident has affected her relationship to climbing and flying.

Steph Davis is a superstar in the climbing community and has ascended some of the world’s most awe-inspiring peaks. But when her husband makes a controversial climb in a national park, the media fallout—and the toll it takes on her marriage—suddenly leaves her without a partner, a career, a source of income…or a purpose. In the company of only her beloved dog, Fletch, Davis sets off on a search for a new identity and discovers skydiving. Falling out of an airplane is completely antithetical to the climber’s control she’d practiced for so long, but she perseveres, turning each daring jump into an opportunity to fly, first as a skydiver, then as a base jumper. As she opens herself to falling, she also finds the strength to open herself to love again, even in the wake of heartbreak. And before too long, she meets someone who shares her passion for living life to the limit. With gorgeous black-and-white photos throughout, Learning to Fly is Davis’s fascinating account of her transformation. From her early tentative skydives, to zipping into her first wingsuit, to surviving devastating accidents against the background of breathtaking cliffs, to soaring beyond her past limits, she discovers new hope and joy in letting go.

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Experience the thrill of rediscovery with Learning to Fly: A Memoir of Hanging On and Letting Go. This captivating memoir by world-class free climber Steph Davis will take you on a heart-stopping journey as she navigates love, loss, and the power of embracing the unknown. With a new epilogue that delves into how Davis's personal tragedy has reshaped her relationship with climbing and flying, this paperback edition offers readers a truly immersive experience.

Step into the remarkable life of Steph Davis, renowned for her jaw-dropping ascents of the world's most awe-inspiring peaks. When her husband's controversial climb captures the media's attention, Davis is left without a partner, a career, and a sense of purpose. But with her loyal companion Fletch, Davis embarks on a quest to redefine herself and finds solace in an unexpected passion: skydiving.

Although skydiving seems like a departure from the controlled world of climbing, Davis fearlessly embraces this new adventure. Each exhilarating leap becomes a symbol of her perseverance, allowing her to spread her wings and fly in ways she never thought possible. With stunning black-and-white photos scattered throughout, Davis vividly brings her transformation to life on these pages.

Discover the incredible resilience of the human spirit as Davis shares her triumphs and challenges. From her tentative first skydives to the adrenaline-pumping thrill of wingsuit flying, she unlocks a newfound hope and joy in the process of letting go. Beautifully written and filled with breathtaking moments, Learning to Fly is a must-read for those seeking inspiration and a reminder that the sky is never the limit.

Are you ready to be captivated by Steph Davis's extraordinary story? Order your copy of Learning to Fly: A Memoir of Hanging On and Letting Go now by clicking here. Don't miss out on this transformative journey of resilience and self-discovery!

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