The Great Alone: A Novel

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah follows the Allbright family as they move to the remote wilderness of Alaska in 1974 seeking a fresh start. Ernt, a Vietnam War veteran, struggles with volatile behavior, while his wife Cora and thirteen-year-old daughter Leni hope for a better future. In Alaska, they encounter a resilient community and harsh natural conditions, but as winter and darkness set in, Ernt’s instability turns their greatest danger inward, forcing Cora and Leni to confront survival, resilience, and the limits of love.