Stray: Breaking Free, Falling Hard, and Growing Stronger is a travel memoir that explores adventure and unwavering resilience.
Stray: Breaking Free, Falling Hard, and Growing Stronger is a travel memoir that explores adventure and unwavering resilience. While documenting pieces of her personal life, she created a real and raw experience for the reader. From being harassed by capuchins in Bolivia to saving her family from a ruthless current in Thailand, Shannon O’Brien’s life is an adventure worth exploring. From her experiences we realize that sometimes plans are just that; sometimes a wayward current or boyfriend, a representation of hardships in our lives, might pull the rug out from under one's feet. Shannon moves to different areas in pursuit of adventure, which she shares in detail; some are life-threatening, while others aren’t. Through her adversities, she not only grew stronger emotionally but also physically. A journey that creates room for self-searching and understanding oneself when taken, the author acts as a representation of self-worth, resilience, and curiosity. We all seek the tranquility of peace she had in Laos. A reminder that being alone never means being lonely. A beautiful line borrowed from the author's well-crafted writing. With a consistent pace, this memoir is nothing short of inspiring, a recommendation to those who seek adventures in their pages.
Agnes Odek, A LoveReading Ambassador