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If I Live Until Morning: A True Story of Adventure, Tragedy and Transformation
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Product Description --Best Book Awards Finalist (Travel & Essays Category). "A story of courage, the author’s drive to survive, to heal, to manifest a new reality. If you are looking for an inspiring memoir, this is it!"-- Reader's Favorite Book Reviews. Her wilderness adventure turned into a nightmare. After skiing more than 200 miles along California's John Muir Trail, Jean faces death from a mountaineering accident on Mount Whitney. Broken and bleeding on the highest peak in the continental United States, she vows to realize her greatest dreams if she lives until morning. Her escape from the Sierra Nevada Mountains turns into an amazing five-day survival story. Jean's recovery is equally daunting. In this outdoor adventure memoir, her three-decade journey takes her from the depths of despair and chronic pain, to the heights of the Himalayas and on travels around the world. When the specter of Mount Whitney continues to shatter her life, Jean befriends Tibetan Buddhist lamas. Their ancient wisdom guides her on a path beyond her wildest dreams. "An incredible, beautiful story."-- Backpacker Radio Review AWARD-WINNING FINALIST IN THE 2018 BEST BOOK AWARDS sponsored by American Book Fest; Travel: Guides & Essays category. EDITOR'S PICK, 5-STAR REVIEW, STORY CIRCLE BOOK REVIEWS, September 2018. "...an inspiring book, and well-written. Highly recommended for all who love mountains, nature and life." --Story Circle Book Reviews. "An incredible, beautiful story."-- Backpacker Radio READER'S FAVORITE BOOK REVIEWS -- "A moving, compelling story that will be enjoyed by all who love adventure, and those who are searching for the insightful meaning of life." "Simply a breathtaking read. Author Jean Muenchrath is a verbal master." --Marcia Reece, #1 Amazon best selling author, Secrets of the Marriage Mouse. Jean Muenchrath's powerful memoir, If I Live Until Morning, can only be described as compelling and inspirational. It is a well-written story of how tragedy can lead to the road to transmuting trauma, and ultimately to an enlightenment path for the sake of all sentient beings. Anyone who loves mountains, Himalayan cultures, Nature, and the spiritual quest, ...will enjoy and be inspired by this book." --Debra Denker, author Sister's on the Bridge of Fire, War in the Land of Cain, and Weather Menders. "With their expedition nearly completed, a fall at 13,000 feet catapults Jean on another odyssey. Her battle for survival transforms into a quest to manifest her highest dreams and aspirations when challenged with immense odds. This hero's journey takes Jean from pain and despair to understanding and forgiveness, and the reader shares this struggle with Jean in this remarkable true story. Jean's deep love for nature and the high peaks shines through on every page, while her intrepid determination and spirit will inspire every reader." --Susan McDuffie, author The Muirteach MacPhee Mysteries From the Author Dear Readers: To live our dreams is to experience our lives more fully. Let me inspire you to walk towards your dreams and into the space where they become reality. Let me give you the courage to persevere through challenges and to be receptive to new paths. From the Back Cover "Fear was my only companion. I was afraid that my weight, backpack and skis would throw me off balance and send me plummeting into the void." About the Author Jean Muenchrath's passion for hiking, skiing and exploring wild places began as a child in Colorado. In 1982 she traversed the John Muir Trail on skinny Nordic skis. Her strength, courage and determination helped her survive a near fatal accident on Mount Whitney and a five-day epic to self-evacuate. Her love for nature and travel have take her to South America and Asia. Muenchrath has worked as a trekking guide in Nepal and Thailand and as a consultant in Bhutan with the World Wildlife Fund. She was a park ranger with the Nat
