Things I Learned from Falling A Memoir
Things I Learned from Falling A Memoir by Claire Nelson is a compelling account of survival published by HarperCollins Publishers on June 28, 2022. This 272-page memoir recounts the harrowing experience of the author, who fell over 25 feet while hiking in Joshua Tree National Park, resulting in a shattered pelvis and four days of isolation in the wilderness. The narrative explores not only the physical challenges she faced but also the emotional and psychological aspects of her ordeal.
In this memoir, Claire Nelson delves into her journey of survival, reflecting on the circumstances that led her to that fateful day in the desert. The book addresses themes of loneliness, anxiety, and resilience, offering insights into her personal struggles and the broader human experience. Readers will find a vivid exploration of the intersection between nature and personal growth, as well as an examination of mental health and self-discovery. This edition is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in personal memoirs and survival stories.
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The gripping first-person account of one woman’s survival in Joshua Tree National Park against the odds.
“A vibrantly physical book”–The Guardian * “Uplifting and brave”–Stylist * “A riveting account of loneliness, anxiety and survival”–Cosmopolitan
In 2018, writer Claire Nelson made international headlines when she fell over 25 feet after wandering off the trail in a deserted corner of Joshua Tree. The fall shattered her pelvis, rendering her completely immobile. There Claire lay for the next four days, surrounded by boulders that muffled her cries for help, but exposed her to the relentless California sun above. Her rescuers had not expected to find her alive.
In THINGS I LEARNED FROM FALLING Claire tells not only her story of surviving, but also her story of falling. What led this successful thirty-something to a desert trail on the other side of the globe from her home where no one knew she would be that day? At once the unbelievable story of an impossible event, and the human journey of a young woman wrestling with the agitation of past and anxiety of future.
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