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Overnight, Jo Giese went from being a passionate hiker to being unable to walk. A freak household accident and botched surgery left her with a dead Achilles tendon and at a crossroads--would she accept her sedentary fate, or would she fight to regain her footing? When you treasure hiking as much as Giese, the answer is clear. The path forward, less so. Giese should not be able to walk today, let alone jump from helicopters and chase some of the most beautiful and remote waterfalls in the world. With support from family, friends, and doctors, and summoning her own grit and optimism, she defied the odds to relearn how to walk and again explore the outdoors and chase her beloved waterfalls. Giese became a medical miracle and learned that, truly, we never walk alone. Giese's memoir is about her unabashed joy, and how she responded when that joy was snatched from her. This raw story is guaranteed to leave readers crying and cheering, refusing to submit to anything less than their best lives. You'll Never Walk Alone will have reluctant hikers leaping off the couch, experienced hikers grabbing their poles, and everybody looking to rekindle their gratitude no matter what obstacles the world throws at them.

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""Giese's story joyously jumped on my heart like it's a trampoline. Wise, tender, and funny as hell, this book inspires us to be better."" --Joshua Mohr, author, Model Citizen ""You'll Never Walk Alone offers the most memorable, restorative, stimulating experience nature has to offer, and Jo Giese is the perfect guide to waterfall medicine."" --Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, author, Blue Mind ""You'll Never Walk Alone is an inspirational tour de force. Beautifully written, it tells a story of overcoming adversity, surviving surgical traumas and permanent injury to walk again, hike again, enjoy the bounties of nature, and experience the full richness and beauty of life. This spectacular testament to the human spirit will lift the reader to a heightened appreciation of the power of positive thinking and the abundant possibilities for a life well lived."" --Albert Litewka, founding board chair and CEO, Los Angeles Review of Books ""This story of the medical system's failure in treating a simple injury is heartbreaking and disappointing. The author maintained her passion despite the complex route to healing she was given. A powerful read!"" --Alexis E. Dixon, MD, foot and ankle surgeon ""This is a remarkable story of overcoming 99.99 percent odds and experiencing a medical miracle. Jo Giese's continued pursuit of waterfalls is truly inspiring."" --Steve Schaumberger, author, Sunrise to Sunset ""This book reminds us to show up for the adventures of life--whether on the path to a spectacular waterfall or discovering body wisdom on the way to healing."" --Ann Todhunter Brode, author, A Guide to Body Wisdom ""From her beginnings wandering in Seward Park's Magnificent Forest, to hiking to waterfalls in New Zealand, Patagonia, and Montana, Jo Giese puts the 'waterfall effect' on paper for others to soak up its healing mist. Like the Olmsteds who designed Central Park, Jo exemplifies the restorative properties of nature in her engaging, intermittently amusing, determined, and inspiring struggle to regain the ability to hike to the waterfalls she loves."" --Paul Talbert, author, Wild Isle in the City: Tales from Seward Park's First 100 Years ""You'll Never Walk Alone is a refreshing reminder of the healing power of nature and the limitless capacity of the human spirit to challenge adversity. Jo Giese's story of resilience and recovery should help us experience our next walk in the woods as an inspiring journey."" --Robert Asahina, author, Just Americans ""In You'll Never Walk Alone, Jo Giese brings a journalist's clarity and a survivor's heart to a story that is as harrowing as it is uplifting. Her journey through injury, missteps in care, and the long road to recovery is told with honesty and courage. This book is a moving tribute to perseverance, and a beacon for anyone who's ever had to find their way back to themselves."" --Brenda Snow, author of Diagnosed: The Essential Guide to Navigating the Patient's Journey ""Absolutely outstanding and inspiring, You'll Never Walk Alone is a must-read! It masterfully reveals how nature can heal and uplift the spirit, while shining a light on the power of community and connection in overcoming life's toughest challenges. Highly recommended for anyone seeking adventure, hope, and heart!"" --Ari Block, host of the Story Samurai podcast

Author Information

Jo Giese is an award-winning radio journalist, bestselling author of Never Sit If You Can Dance: Lessons from My Mother, teacher, community activist, former TV reporter, and above all--an intrepid and enthusiastic hiker and world traveler. As a special correspondent, she was part of a Peabody Award-winning team at Marketplace, the most popular business radio program in America. For those radio stories, Giese won an EMMA award for Exceptional Radio Story from the National Women's Political Caucus and a GRACIE Award from the Alliance for Women in Media. She was honored as a 2024 Local Hero by Oboz Footwear. Giese has visited more than fifty countries. She lives in Southern California and Bozeman, Montana, with her husband, Ed Warren.

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