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A review by adventureinprint
End of the Rope: Mountains, Marriage, and Motherhood by Jan Redford
3.0
The write-up for this book starts with, “In the tradition of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild comes this funny and gritty debut memoir in which Jan Redford grows from a nomadic rock climber to a mother who fights to win back her future.” This book is NOTHING like Strayed’s Wild, so if you are not a fan of that book like me, you are in luck.
Redford is a talented and experienced outdoor climber, where Strayed knew nothing about the outdoors before heading out on the Pacific Crest Trail to find herself. Redford and Strayed have completely separate upbringings, education, career and personal goals. I could go on and on. Treat this book as a different memoir altogether.
I enjoyed this book, but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you are a rock climber, alpinist or have lived a dirt-bag life. If you are not interested in these sports, I highly recommend passing on this book.
The book heavily covers climbing-culture references and Canadian logging towns, where the book is set. However, this myopic viewpoint felt dull since I couldn’t relate to life in these places.
This book is filled with outdoor adventure and a solid personal side. Redford’s story is remarkable and heartbreaking, and she sets up the most exciting climactic moments well. However, I believe the book dragged on a bit and fast-forwarded way too quickly towards the end. I don’t regret reading this book, but I believe it only appeals to a limited audience.
Redford is a talented and experienced outdoor climber, where Strayed knew nothing about the outdoors before heading out on the Pacific Crest Trail to find herself. Redford and Strayed have completely separate upbringings, education, career and personal goals. I could go on and on. Treat this book as a different memoir altogether.
I enjoyed this book, but I wouldn’t recommend it unless you are a rock climber, alpinist or have lived a dirt-bag life. If you are not interested in these sports, I highly recommend passing on this book.
The book heavily covers climbing-culture references and Canadian logging towns, where the book is set. However, this myopic viewpoint felt dull since I couldn’t relate to life in these places.
This book is filled with outdoor adventure and a solid personal side. Redford’s story is remarkable and heartbreaking, and she sets up the most exciting climactic moments well. However, I believe the book dragged on a bit and fast-forwarded way too quickly towards the end. I don’t regret reading this book, but I believe it only appeals to a limited audience.