After author Shannon Huffman Polsons parents are killed by a wild grizzly bear in Alaskas Arctic, her quest for healing is recounted with heartbreaking candor in North of Hope.
Undergirded by her faith, Polsons expedition takes her through her through the wilds of her own grief as well as Gods beautiful, yet wild and untamed creationultimately arriving at a place of unshaken hope. She travels from the suburbs of Seattle to the concert hall, performing Mozarts Requiem with the Seattle Symphony, to the wilderness of Alaskawhere she retraces their final days along an Arctic river.
This beautifully written book is for anyone who has experienced grief and is looking for new ways to understand overwhelming loss. Readers will find empathy and understanding through Polsons journey. North of Hope is also for those who love the outdoors and find solace and healing in nature, as they experience Alaskas wild Arctic through the authors travels.
