Smiling from ear to ear
- August 2010
- Hi Steph Simple Living
Hi there Steph,
I finally picked up a copy of your book during one of my bi-monthly weekends in the valley and, thoroughly enjoyed every page. I have to say that there were parts that absolutely shocked me, yet made me smile from ear to ear. I’ve been surfing since I was 9, road/mountain cycling since 18 and climbing for the last 9 yrs. Never in my 32 yrs have I (personally) met or read about a woman so deeply driven in, or towards, something such as climbing. Maybe I don’t read enough of the right kind of books? I was thoroughly convinced until I read your book that women like you simply didn’t exist. You really must be one in a million…. or five. I found it inspiring to read about your inner thoughts regarding the experiences you’d been through, your motivations behind doing the things that you have done. I have such appreciation for your sharing that I’m almost at a loss to properly articulate it. I think I simply appreciate anyone that can truly identify and relate to the hows and whys we all have deep connections to activities like these and, why a lot of us will lead what many deem as “unconventional” lifestyles to stay as close to them as possible. But I suppose even more so for women that understand these things…. very rare. -B
Thanks for writing to me! I’m glad you liked the book, and your letter made me smile too 🙂
Steph
