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I just finished this book and wanted to write a review while I'm still fresh. I love this book! This, by the way, would be perfect for all you book clubbers out there. I even teared up- me, who is cold hearted and cynical when it comes to books.
In the 70's, when Vietnam vets come home without the therapeutic support required after seeing horrific events, people are setting out to the last frontier- Alaska. And the Albrights did just that in their VW bus and hot pink pants for mama Cora, books for 13 year old Leni, and hopefully a peace-filled existence for Ernt. But we learn that our problems will be with us despite our setting in The Great Alone.
Imagine Northern Exposure, with the quirky people, those who look out for each other. But this book is more about real life. There were many different social issues, but Kristin Hannah was able to blend them into a realistic tapestry with imagery to back up the feel of being cold, the endless chores of fishing, or even the never dark nights in the summer, and the barely lit days in the winter. Family, forgiveness, and what love really means are the takeaways that are defined intrinsically in Alaska.