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Book Synopsis: "Jan Redford is a bad-ass. She is also a born storyteller." —John Vaillant, author of The Tiger In this funny and gritty debut memoir, praised by Outside, Sierra, Alpinist, and more, Jan Redford grows from a reckless rock climber to a mother who fights to win back her future. As a teenager, she sets her sights on the improbable dream of climbing mountains. By age twenty, she’s a climber with a magnetic attraction to misadventures and the wrong men.
Redford finally finds the love of her life, an affable Rockies climber. When he is killed in an avalanche in Alaska, a grieving Redford finds comfort in the arms of another extreme alpinist. Before long, they are married, with a baby on the way. While her husband works as a logger, Redford tackles the traditional role of wife and mother. But soon, she pursues her own dream, one that pits her against her husband.
End of the Rope is Redford's telling of heart-stopping adventures, from being rescued off El Capitan to leading a group of bumbling cadets across a glacier. It is her laughter-filled memoir of friendships with women in that masculine world. Most moving, this is the story of her struggle to make her own way in the mountains and in life. To lead, not follow.
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Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Dive into the captivating world of mountains, marriage, and motherhood with End of the Rope. This remarkable debut memoir by Jan Redford will keep you hooked from start to finish. Praise for this book has poured in from reputable sources like Outside, Sierra, Alpinist, and more, and it's not hard to see why. Redford's incredible storytelling abilities will transport you into her wild and daring experiences as she transforms from a daring rock climber to a fierce mother fighting for her future.
Join Jan Redford on her exhilarating journey, as she defies societal norms and pushes the boundaries of adventure. From her teenage years, where she sets her sights on scaling mountains deemed impossible, to her twenties filled with turbulent relationships and thrilling mishaps, Redford's tenacity is truly admirable. Even in the face of unimaginable loss, she finds the strength to carry on and seek solace in the arms of another extreme alpinist. Their love story takes a twist when they get married and have a child, leading Redford to challenge her traditional roles as wife and mother and pursue her own dreams.
End of the Rope is a rollercoaster of emotions, combining heart-stopping rescues, laugh-out-loud moments, and the heartwarming bonds formed with other daring women in the male-dominated world of mountaineering. But at its core, it is a tale about perseverance and finding the courage to forge your own path. Don't miss out on Redford's inspiring journey of self-discovery and determination.
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