North of ordinary : how one woman left it all behind for wilderness and wonder in Alaska's frozen frontier / Sue Aikens with Michael Vlessides.
"When the wild strips everything away, what's left is who you are. In the raw, untamed wilds of Alaska-where the wind howls, predators hunt, and the sun disappears for months--only a rare few figure out how to survive. Sue Aikens, the breakout star of National Geographic's long-running TV show Life Below Zero, is one of them. At her remote outpost 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, she weathers more than just brutal winters and hungry bears. Sue battles isolation, injury, and the ghosts of a turbulent past, forging a life in a place most people wouldn't last a day. Left to fend for herself as a child, Sue's fight to survive began long before she ever set foot in Alaska. In North of Ordinary, she tells the unforgettable story of abandonment, grit, and fierce independence--from navigating deadly storms and surviving a horrific bear attack to learning how to build a life, a home, and a sense of self where most would see only desolation. With her trademark wit, fearless honesty, and an indomitable spirit, Sue proves that the toughest terrain isn't always on the map. It's the one we conquer inside. Unflinching and inspiring, North of Ordinary is a memoir of resilience, reinvention, and the extraordinary power of choosing your own way through the world"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781464242564
- ISBN: 1464242569
- Physical Description: 292 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Naperville, IL : Sourcebooks, [2026]
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "As seen on the hit show Life below zero"--Dust jacket.
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- Subject:
- Aikens, Sue.
Life below zero (Television program)
Outdoor life > Alaska.
Wilderness survival > Alaska.
Outdoorswomen > Alaska > Biography.
Women pioneers > Alaska > Biography.
Frontier and pioneer life > Alaska.
Survival > Alaska.
Human-animal relationships > Alaska.
Self-reliance > Psychological aspects.
Alaska > Biography. - Genre:
- Autobiographies.
Available copies
- 10 of 21 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 8 current holds with 21 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Jacksonville Main Library | BIO AIKENS (Text) | 36015000787420 | Adult New Biography | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
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