The Sharp End of Life: A Mother's Story

"A motivational tale of a woman who overcame her biggest critics, including her inner self, to achieve one dream after another." — Kirkus Reviews

Wife and mother. Teacher and musician. Marathoner and rock climber. At 66, Dierdre Wolownick became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite—and in The Sharp End of Life: A Mother’s Story, she shares her intimate journey, revealing how her climbing achievement reflects a broader story of courage and persistence.

Dierdre grew up under the w...