" Alone in Wonderland is poignant, raw, and stunningly beautiful. Reed brings the reader onto the trail with her as she walks, exploring the ups and downs of a mountain path as well as the journeys of grief, self-discovery, and overcoming that form our lives." --Heather Anderson , author of Thirst: 2600 Miles to Home and Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail , and co-author of Adventure Ready: A Hiker's Guide to Planning, Training and Resiliency "Like many wanderers, Christine Reed sets out into the mountains hoping to recreate herself. Instead, amid the alpine light, wildflower meadows, bear encounters, and cold waters, she finds how mountains can transform us with unexpected stories of their own." --Katie Ives , author of Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams "In a time when so many people are questioning the roles, fears, and stories we've inherited, Alone in Wonderland offers a powerful reminder that the path to freedom begins with daring to know ourselves. With humour and vulnerability, Christine Reed shows us the true adventure lies in confronting and rewriting the narratives that hold us back. This is an essential read for anyone ready to explore new ways of being - on or off the trail." --Meghan J.

Ward , author of Lights to Guide Me Home: A Journey off the Beaten Track in Life, Love, Adventure, and Parenting "In this meditative narrative, Christine Reed charts a path through sorrow, shaped not only by rivers, forests, and the steadfast women in her life but also by the realities of walking through the world in a female body. With rare clarity, she captures the bittersweet dance between solitude and longing, independence and intimacy, empowerment and the lingering shadow of past harm. The result is a deeply felt tribute to the ways we mend ourselves--alone, together, and in the wonder of the world around us." --Denisa Krasna , co-editor and co-author of Flow: Women's Counternarratives from Rivers, Rock, and Sky.