All that glitters : a climber's journey through addiction and depression

2020, Book , 288 pages :
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Summary/Review: World-renowned ice climber Margo Talbot's account of a childhood characterized by abuse and neglect, her descent into depression, addiction, and crimi more...
Summary/Review: World-renowned ice climber Margo Talbot's account of a childhood characterized by abuse and neglect, her descent into depression, addiction, and criminal activity, and how she ultimately found redemption and healing through her passion for ice climbing. Born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Margo Talbot grew up with a distant mother who ruled the household with her eyes; a father who opted to spend much of his time away from home; and four siblings struggling to deal with their particular domestic situation. As a result of her family's dysfunction and her own growing mental illness, young Margo rarely smiled, had difficulty connecting with others, and was plagued with a black wave of anger and sadness that overshadowed much of the world around her. In time, drugs, alcohol, sex, and violence became her primary ways to connect with herself and others. From the depths of suicidal depression and a conversation with Death, Talbot eventually found solace and redemption in both the healing power of nature and the glory of climbing frozen landscapes in some of the world's most pristine and challenging environments. Heartbreaking, honest, energizing, and inspiring All That Glitters is a remarkable memoir that shines a fresh light of hope on mental illness.
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