The Great Alone is by Kristin Hannah. Realistic fiction that will move you. Ernt Albright is a former POW, he suffers from severe PTSD and his wife and young daughter follow him through numerous moves as he tries to fit back into society. When a fellow POW leaves him some land in Alaska, Ernt and his family head north. They are totally unprepared for the harsh Alaskan wilderness, yet they find friends among others who have made the wilderness their home. Yet, as the endless night of Alaska's winter closes in, Leni and her mother realize that the darkness of the wilderness is mirrored by that in Ernt. This novel is a poignant look at abusive relationships and the tragedy they leave in their wake.
Ratings: 12th grade - 8 out of 10 - P (profanity) - AC (mature thematic content) - V (violence).
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