All That We Carried - Erin Bartels

Estranged sisters embark on a hiking trip on the 10th anniversary of their parents' deaths in an attempt to reconnect. In the wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula they'll face their deepest fears, question their most dearly held beliefs, and begin to see that perhaps the best way to move forward is the one way they had never considered. nBartels proves herself a master wordsmith and storyteller.--Library Journal, starred review n nThis subdued tale of learning to forgive is Bartels's best yet.--Publishers Weekly n nA deeply personal, thoughtful exploration of dealing with pain and grief.--Life Is Story n nTaut and engaging.--Foreword n nA deftly crafted, entertaining, thought-provoking novel.--Midwest Book Reviews n n*** n nTen years ago, sisters Olivia and Melanie Greene were on a backcountry hiking trip when their parents were in a fatal car accident.

Over the years, they grew apart, each coping with the loss in her own way. Olivia plunged herself into law school, work, and a materialist view of the world--what you see is what you get, and that's all you get. Melanie dropped out of college and developed an online life-coaching business around her cafeteria-style spirituality--a little of this, a little of that, whatever makes you happy.

n nNow, at Melanie's insistence (and against Olivia's better judgment), they are embarking on a hike in the Porcupine Mountains of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In this remote wilderness they'll face their deepest fears, question their most dearly held beliefs, and begin to see that perhaps the best way to move forward is the one way they had never considered. n nMichigan Notable Book Award winner Erin Bartels draws from personal experience hiking backcountry trails with her sister to bring you a story about the complexities of grief, faith, and sisterhood.