The book leans more towards a memoir than a collection of essays. 

The focus on the author’s interactions with the people around her didn’t appeal to me, especially since these issues are rarely addressed directly. Additionally, there are some inconsistencies in the descriptions, such as the author’s claim of being a planner, contrasted with an account of climbing Cotopaxi without prior preparation or experience. 

I don’t think I’m the target audience for this book, but I completed it as part of a book club reading.