Memoir Of My Wilderness Childhood: My Unusual Family And How I Survived Both

Growing up in the wilderness can be a challenging experience for any child, but when you add an unusual family dynamic into the mix, it takes survival skills to a whole new level. In this memoir, I will share the incredible story of my childhood, highlighting the unique circumstances and the lessons I learned along the way.

The Isolated Wilderness

Imagine a vast wilderness, far away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Our family's home was nestled deep within these untouched lands. With no electricity, running water, or modern conveniences, our daily lives were completely different from those of most children. I will recount the captivating experiences of living in harmony with nature, from foraging for food to building our own shelter.

North of Normal: A Memoir of My Wilderness Childhood, My Unusual Family, and How I Survived Both

by Cea Sunrise Person (Kindle Edition)

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An Unconventional Family Unit

Not only did we live in an unconventional environment, but our family structure itself was far from traditional. With multiple adopted siblings and unique parental figures, our household was a melting pot of personalities, cultures, and beliefs. I will delve into the relationships between us and share how the diversity within our family fostered strength, resilience, and unconditional love.

The Challenges and Triumphs

Life in the wilderness presented countless challenges. From dealing with extreme weather conditions to encountering dangerous wildlife, we were constantly tested both physically and mentally. But amidst the difficulties, there were also moments of triumph. I will describe the incredible feats we accomplished as a family, from conquering our fears to building lasting friendships with neighboring wildlife.

Lessons for Life

Surviving such a unique childhood taught me invaluable life lessons that have shaped the person I am today. I will discuss the importance of adaptability, self-reliance, and perseverance. I will also reflect on the profound connection to nature that I developed during those formative years and how it has influenced my outlook on life.

An Unforgettable Journey

The memoir of my wilderness childhood is a deeply personal account of resilience, family, and the power of nature. It is a story of overcoming adversity, forming unbreakable bonds, and finding beauty in the most unexpected places. Join me on this unforgettable journey as I take you through the highs and lows of my extraordinary upbringing.

North of Normal: A Memoir of My Wilderness Childhood, My Unusual Family, and How I Survived Both

by Cea Sunrise Person (Kindle Edition)

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5144 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	357 pages

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Sex, drugs, and . . . bug stew? In the vein of The Glass Castle and Wild, Cea Sunrise Person’s compelling memoir of a childhood spent with her dysfunctional counter-culture family in the Canadian wilderness—a searing story of physical, emotional, and psychological survival.

In the late 1960s, riding the crest of the counterculture movement, Cea’s family left a comfortable existence in California to live off the land in the Canadian wilderness. But unlike most commune dwellers of the time, the Persons weren’t trying to build a new society—they wanted to escape civilization altogether. Led by Cea’s grandfather Dick, they lived a pot-smoking, free-loving, clothing-optional life under a canvas tipi without running water, electricity, or heat for the bitter winters.

Living out her grandparents’ dream with her teenage mother Michelle, young Cea knew little of the world beyond her forest. She spent her summers playing nude in the meadow and her winters snowshoeing behind the grandfather she idolized. Despite fierce storms, food shortages, and the occasional drug-and-sex-infused party for visitors, it seemed to be a mostly happy existence. For Michelle, however, now long separated from Cea’s father, there was one crucial element missing: a man. When Cea was five, Michelle took her on the road with a new boyfriend. As the trio set upon a series of ill-fated adventures, Cea began to question both her highly unusual world and the hedonistic woman at the centre of it—questions that eventually evolved into an all-consuming search for a more normal life. Finally, in her early teens, Cea realized she would have to make a choice as drastic as the one her grandparents once had in order to save herself.

While a successful international modeling career offered her a way out of the wilderness, Cea discovered that this new world was in its own way daunting and full of challenges. Containing twenty-four intimate black-and-white family photos, North of Normal is Cea’s funny, shocking, heartbreaking, and triumphant tale of self-discovery and acceptance, adversity, and strength that will leave no reader unmoved.