Unbound

A Story of Snow and Self-Discovery

Steph Jagger

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HarperPaperbacks
11 May 2018

Memoirs; Sports & outdoor recreation; Skiing; Travel & holiday guides

Steph Jagger had always been a force of nature. She grew up emulating the men in her life—chasing success, climbing the corporate ladder, playing by the rules of a masculine ideal—and by all accounts, she was living “the Dream.” But it wasn’t her dream.

While skiing with friends one day, the universe caught her attention with a sign: Raise Restraining Device. The words suddenly became a personal call to shake off the life she had built and start a search for something different—something more.

Steph decided to walk away from the success and security she had worked hard to obtain. She took a second mortgage on her house, sold everything except her ski equipment and her laptop, and bought a bundle of plane tickets. For the next year, she followed winter up and down the mountains of North and South America, Asia, Europe, and New Zealand on a mission to ski four million vertical feet in a year.

What hiking was for Cheryl Strayed, skiing became for Steph: a crucible in which to crack open her life and get to the very center of herself. Through this journey of body and soul, she came to understand how to be a woman, how to love, and how to live authentically.

Electrifying, heartfelt, and full of humor, Unbound will inspire readers to remove their own restraining devices and pursue the life they are meant to lead.

By: Steph Jagger
Imprint: HarperPaperbacks
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9780062418111
ISBN 10: 0062418114
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 11 May 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steph Jagger splits her time between Southern California and British Columbia where she dreams big dreams, writes her heart out, and runs an executive & life coaching practice. She holds a CEC (certified Executive Coach) degree from Royal Roads University and she believes courageous living doesn’t happen with one toe dangling in, but that we jump in, fully submerge, and sit in the juice. Think pickle, not cucumber. You can find her at www.stephjagger.com or on Instagram @stephjagger

Reviews for Unbound: A Story of Snow and Self-Discovery

Steph Jagger has written a captivating book about what it means to unlock our truest selves. Brave, honest and sparkling with wit and humor, Unbound will take you on an unforgettable journey. -- Claire Bidwell Smith, author of The Rules of Inheritance Unbound is a case study in navigating discontent. Buy this book for everyone you know who believes there's more to life than getting a mortgage and climbing the corporate ladder. -- Chris Guillebeau, New York Times bestselling author of Born for This and The $100 Startup A Wild-esque memoir of adventure and reflection. -- Self Unbound is a brave, beautiful journey through the winter of a life. A gorgeous memoir! -- Aspen Matis, author of Girl in the Woods A daring journey-complete with the unexpected twists, turns, and transformations that happen when you lean into a dream. -- Janice MacLeod, author of New York Times bestseller Paris Letters Steph Jagger is as bitingly funny as she is willing to expose her own vulnerabilities-the result is a refreshingly honest read. Through her own journey, she prompts us to live truthfully. deliberately, and to say yes, whether to an extra lap or a deeper look at one's self. -- Lucy Higgins, Associate Editor of Backcountry Magazine With snow as her compass and ski goggles as her lens, Steph Jagger embarks on an inspiring ten-month journey of self-discovery and reinvention. Not just for skiers, Unbound is a captivating read that demonstrates the value in following one's heart beyond the beaten path. -- Becky Wade, professional runner and author of Run the World: My 3,500-Mile Journey Through Running Cultures Around the Globe Unbound is a stunning book that is sure to bring out the inner bad-ass in each of its readers. If you've ever dreamt of standing on the dazzling mountain tops of your life, this book is for you. -- Linda Sivertsen, bestselling author and host of the Beautiful Writers Podcast Steph Jagger takes the reader over her skis in a daredevil world-wide run. No laterals, no time-outs, no taking ball four. It's just you and the mountain. Hold on for an adventurous read. -- Dick Enberg, Emmy Award-winning Sportscaster Unbound is a page turner. It's punchy, sexy, and funny, and most of all, it helped me understand my own story better. -- Shelby Stanger, adventure journalist, Outside Magazine