Live free and hike : finding grace on 48 summits : a journey of healing and self-discovery atop New Hampshire's White Mountains
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Includes bibliographical references.

"Find hope and healing in this powerful memoir of a woman who rebuilt her life in the White Mountains. Newly liberated after ending her toxic 25-year marriage to a controlling husband, Linda Magoon gradually regained her independence and rediscovered her love of hiking in the White Mountains. She set a goal to climb all 48 of New Hampshire's 4,000-foot and higher peaks. With every upward stride, Magoon cautiously rebuilt her life. But less than a year later, after shocking allegations and a surprise arrest of her ex-husband on charges of child molestation, Magoon found herself in a downward spiral as she processed the guilt, shame, and sadness of being married to someone so infamous. By climbing each challenging summit, Magoon found the internal strength needed to overcome the paralyzing uncertainty surrounding the worst period of her life. Neither age, lack of experience, nor unforeseen life events would stop her from attempting her goal. Follow Linda's inspirational journey and discover: *A story of courage and self-discovery as Linda reconnects with her passion as a way to cope with the trauma of her ex-husband's behavior. *Tips and advice on hiking the White Mountains of New Hampshire and valuable insight into the Hiker's Code of Responsibility for a safe trip. *The healing power of walking in nature to reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. *Goal setting as a tool for survivors of emotional abuse to rebuild mental health, self-confidence, and self-love. *That regardless of age or life circumstances, it's never too late to leave an unhealthy relationship and create a new life. Live Free and Hike is a candid and humorous story of a woman's transition from a place of pain and anger to one of healing, resilience, and grace--one mountain summit at a time"--Amazon.