There are few things I love more than an audiobook memoir narrated by the author. Who’s with me?

There is just something so tender and authentic about listening to somebody share their life story with their own cadence, tone, and raw emotion.

With vulnerability and resolve, Silvia Vasquez-Lavado shares her history of childhood sexual abuse and how it led her to climb Mounr Everest in her memoir, IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN. Silvia is transparent about her mistakes fueled by her alcohol addiction, her sexuality, and her attempt to make meaning of her hardships.

I found it so moving that Silvia ultimately led other survivors of sexual abuse in their own journeys to Everest. If you enjoy stories of resilience, adventure, and moving forward after trauma this will be a good pick.

A big thank you to Henry Holt and Co. for an electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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truly one of the best reads of the year, her story and the stories of the woman around here are gut wrenching but it reveals the reality's of women hood. She's so resilient, her tenacity is so enthralling, I admire her immensely