Journey of Heart; A Sojourn to K2
Journey of Heart; A Sojourn to K2
by Sequoia Schmidt
Release Date: 11/4/15
ISBN: 9781942549123
After losing her father and brother to an avalanche on the world's second-highest mountain, Sequoia Schmidt watches a video on social media that is the catalyst for a trip that would change her life forever. Join Sequoia in this inspiring autobiographical adventure of her courageous trek as she leaves behind the safe, familiar surroundings of her home and travels across continents to a remote corner of the planet to “respect the mountain and the climbers who came before her”. She discovers a whole new world, both inside and outside of herself, on this Journey of Heart.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sequoia Schmidt is a bestselling author, adventurer and speaker. Her debut book "Journey of Heart; A Sojourn to K2" was a finalist in the 2016 International Book Awards and chronicles Sequoia's journey through Pakistan to the mountain that claimed the lives of her brother and father; K2. Released in May 2018, Sequoia's highly anticipated second book "Changing Gears; Up's and Down's on the New Zealand Road" tells the story of her 2017, 28day solo cycle across New Zealand's South and North Island. She has been called "An Inspiration to young women of today" by Good Health Choices magazine, and "A writer to watch" by the Houston Chronicle.
Whether it be skydiving, cycling or climbing in the Himalayas, Sequoia passionately follows her adventurous spirit and articulately writes about her magnificent journeys.
REVIEWS
“A detailed and inspiring account of a young women’s treacherous journey to find her family. ”
