Alone in Wonderland | Christine Reed

Alone in Wonderland is a modern story of adventure and self-discovery. What becomes of a millennial woman who sets out to prove her independence and finds herself truly alone, yet not alone at all.

Christine discovered long distance backpacking while surfing the internet at work. She decided that day to attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. One adventure led to another and a few years later she set out on the Wonderland Trail in Mt Rainier National Park.

Winner of the Indie National Excellence Award for Nonfiction Category.

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We are all searching for something, and more often than not we are the ones getting in our own way. When I read this book and glimpsed inside Christine's mind I saw so much of myself. A constant stream of self induced negativity, self doubt, and a critical view of the world around me. Reading her story and seeing her overcome her biggest challenge - herself - was both inspiring and heartwarming. A must read for everyone who wonders if they have what it takes to achieve their goals.

-Nikki

Couldn't put this book down. Alone in Wonderland takes you on a journey. The author paints a vivid picture of through-hiking the Wonderland Trail so you vicariously experience the sights, sounds, and bears(!) as she makes her journey. It is also a journey through life. I could totally relate to the situations the author finds herself in, from friendship to family to dating. This book inspired me to think of who I see myself as, what I'm about, and the quality of relationships in my life. And it makes me want to adventure! I can't wait to get out there and climb my next climb or hike my next 14'er. This book is proof that one can do anything they set their mind to. Great story telling, great sense of humor - great read!

-Ashley

About the book

Winner of the Indie National Excellence Award for Nonfiction Category.

 

Alone in Wonderland is a story about backpacking.

But it's also a story about:

Independence

Love

Grief

Freedom

Adventure

Family

Chosen Family

Challenging Societal Norms

Safety

Trauma

Overcoming

Letting Go

Letting In

Self-Knowledge

Self-Acceptance

About the author

Christine discovered long distance backpacking while surfing the internet at work. She decided that day to attempt to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. One adventure led to another and a few years later she set out on the Wonderland Trail in Mt Rainier National Park.

Her Rugged Outdoors Woman persona started as a joke, a nod to the outdoor adventurer that she wished to be. But in the years since, she has come into her own as a backpacker, rock climber, and trail runner. This book is a testament to the decision to name who you want to be and make it so.