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If I Live Until Morning

A True Story of Adventure, Tragedy and Transformation

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If I Live Until Morning

By: Jean Muenchrath
Narrated by: Sarah Brands
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Best Book Awards Finalist - Travel and Essays Category (Sponsored by the American Book Fest)

An inspiring memoir about a courageous woman's survival and recovery from an adventure-induced trauma - and the power of her dreams to overcome tragedy and live life to the fullest.

Her wilderness adventure turned into a nightmare. After skiing more than 200 miles along California's John Muir Trail, Jean faces death from a mountaineering accident on Mount Whitney. Broken and bleeding on the highest peak in the continental United States, she vows to realize her greatest dreams if she lives until morning. Her escape from the Sierra Nevada Mountains turns into an amazing five-day survival story. Jean's recovery is equally daunting.

In this outdoor adventure memoir, her three-decade journey takes her from the depths of despair and chronic pain, to the heights of the Himalayas and on travels around the world. When the specter of Mount Whitney continues to shatter her life, Jean befriends Tibetan lamas. Their ancient wisdom guides her on a path beyond her wildest dreams.

©2018 Jean Muenchrath (P)2020 Jean Muenchrath Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Adventure Survival Inspiring Heartfelt

Critic reviews

"This is an inspiring book, and well written. Highly recommended for all who love mountains, nature - and life." (Story Circle Book Reviews - reviewing books by, for, and about women)

“An incredible, beautiful Story.” (Backpacker Radio)

“This is a story of courage, and at the center of the story is the author’s drive to survive, to heal, to manifest a new reality. If you are looking for an inspiring story, then this is it! Narrator Sarah Brands voice is warm, pleasant and clear. It fits perfectly with the book’s style and tone.” (Reader’s Favorite Book Reviews)

Inspiring Journey • Spiritual Transformation • Calm Voice • Compelling Survival Story • Peaceful Beauty
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Loved this story!! The narrator was wonderful, I felt as if I was listening to the author telling her own story!!!! The story was incredible!! Jean's ability to persevere through so much physical, mental, and emotional pain was inspirational! Definitely worth listening to this book!!!

Great Audio on all levels

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Good reviews brought me to this book which I thought would be about a tragic event and transformation. And it was but stuffed with so much other filling that I wanted to end book early many times. It could have been half the length honestly.

Good story but too much filling

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I just couldn’t stop listening! I found this book from a recommendation on one of my favorite podcasts National Park After Dark. Great read!

Incredible!

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This life long journey starts with an epic, well documented, and captivating survival adventure.

But then life goes on as the author takes you along on her continuing spiritual, travel, and continuing life journey. Excellent and a lot to consider in framing one’s own journey.

Surviving until morning was just the beginning

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I am not one who normally writes reviews however this audio book deserves this review. Wow!!! What a surprise. I could not stop listening to this audiobook. The author’s story was compelling. The reader had a pleasant voice which did not distract.

This was much more than an adventure story. Skiing the John Muir Trail 200 miles from Yasemite Valley to climb Mt Whitney was just the beginning.

The adventure continued with her trips to the Himalayan Mountains and Asia.

Thank you for a great audiobook.

Thank you for a great audiobook

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I absolutely loved this book! The lessons she went through gives us all permission to not be perfect but to instead find the grace of forgiveness and acceptance, especially in the suffering. Her story is what life is really about!

Talk about inspiring!

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I loved it. Took me back to my treks in Nepal. Also as a body worker and Buddhist reinforced my knowledge of the mind and endurance and how to behave with suffering. Good job Jean!

Very good book

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I can’t say enough about this book- it’s full of adventures and life lessons. You should listen to it. I’m full of interest and compassion for the author.

Amazing book

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Narration soothing and appropriate for this story. An experience filled with vivid natural wonders and beautiful moments. Self-talk is very important. Being mindful of the things we tell ourselves. Loved this narrative.

Meaning

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I can't put my finger on it. it was a good story and well read, but it wasn't great.

interesting read

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