Another book I read over the winter break was Canyon Solitude, by Patricia C. McCairen. It's a travel book about one woman's solo journey down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. It's one of those books that derives its structure from a journey, but it includes plenty of asides, mainly about the author's longer-term personal journey through life. It's rich in a kind of feminine soul-searching which may appeal to female readers, but as a male, I kind of didn't "get" that part. That being said, I'm a fan of travel books, and it was a pleasant enough read. I think it resonated more with me than it would with the average bear because I spent a week on the same journey this summer. Overall, I'd give it 3 stars out of 5 possible.

Here's a link to the book on Amazon.

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