Mort, Helen
A Line Above the Sky
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529107791
- author:
- Mort, Helen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ebury Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 286
- Dimensions:
- 1.5 x 12.6 x 12.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Mountaineering, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Line Above the Sky On Mountains and Motherhood by Helen Mort is a memoir that explores the intersection of risk, nature, and womanhood. Climbing has long been a source of fascination for Mort, offering a sense of control and connection to the natural world. However, with motherhood comes a re-examination of this relationship, as well as a consideration of how society views women who take risks. Mort's book is a visceral love letter to the physicality of climbing and motherhood, blending memoir and nature writing to explore why humans are drawn to danger and how we can find freedom in pushing our limits. This thought-provoking work celebrates womanhood in all its forms, offering an unforgettable read for those interested in personal narrative and the human relationship with the natural world. Through her writing, Mort shares a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, one that is both universally relatable and uniquely hers.