"The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah is a compelling story set in Alaska in 1974. The Allbright family, seeking a fresh start, moves to the isolated wilderness after patriarch Ernt, a former Vietnam POW, returns home a changed and volatile man. His 13-year-old daughter, Leni, and her dependent mother, Cora, must confront the unforgiving environment, only to discover that the unpredictable human nature of Ernt is a greater threat. This #1 New York Times Instant Bestseller is a daring tale of survival, love, loss, and the wildness found in both man and nature.