Cyreine's Reviews

This is a unique book that highlights the voices of women in the male-dominated sport of climbing. Valley of Giants is also a memoir of Yosemite climbing culture and details the adventures of great female Yosemite climbers, from living in the renowned Camp 4 to scaling the famous El Capitan on multiday climbs. A great read for climbers and nonclimbers but especially for women and girls looking for inspiration to start their next outdoor adventure.  —Cyreine

Everything Left To Remember is about the way one woman learned to embrace her mother and their complicated relationship after her mother’s diagnosis with Alzheimer's. Steph Jagger writes in a poetic voice, and she skillfully weaves together dialogue, plot, and genuine humor. This book encourages readers to embrace the complexity of grief, feeling, and relationships, and it honors Jagger’s remarkable journey, during which she learned to face the unbearable by doing the impossible.  —Cyreine