The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

 After discovering Kristin Hannah, I immediately went in search for another of her stories and was not disappointed.

This story deals with a Vietnam veteran who is suffering from PTSD. In an attempt to ease his stress and mistrust of society, his family agrees to move to Alaska once an army buddy wills them a parcel of land.

The family moves but finds they are lacking in so many ways. For those who have not lived in the wilderness, the family must learn quickly to ready themselves for the long, dark winter. They find a community ready to lend a helping hand, but nothing can prepare them for the isolation and the long winter nights. Both mother and daughter must learn to deal with the explosive and violent actions of the veteran in a land that gives no second chances.

The story explores the dark areas of families, choices, and consequences while at the same time explores hope, love, and family. An exceptional story!