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All That Glitters: A Climber's Journey Through Addiction and Depression
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ISBN13: 9781771604338
Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated
Published: Sep 4 2020
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.60 Width: 5.40 Depth: 8.40
Language: English
All That Glitters begins with a difficult childhood in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and follows Talbot through years marked by isolation, anger, substance use and self-destructive behaviour. Her account is candid about mental illness and the ways she sought connection and escape before finding a different structure for her life.
Climbing, especially on ice, becomes increasingly important as Talbot develops skill, community and a relationship with frozen landscapes. The book does not present climbing as a medical treatment. Instead, it describes how purposeful physical activity, time outdoors and new relationships became part of a longer process of recovery and self-understanding.
The memoir is suited to readers interested in climbing, women's adventure writing, addiction and recovery, mental-health memoir and outdoor literature. Its strength lies in connecting difficult personal history with the practical, imperfect work of building a life around healthier choices and meaningful commitments.
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