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Sue Aikens

Biography

Sue Aikens

Sue Aikens was born on July 1, 1962, in mount prospect, Illinois. She moved to alaska in her early 20s, seeking adventure and a life. In the rugged wilderness of alaska, where survival often hinges on sheer will and determination, sue aikens has carved out a life that is as thrilling as it is challenging.

Sue Aikens

Books by Sue Aikens

North of Ordinary: How One Woman Left It All Behind for Wilderness and Wonder in Alaska's Frozen Frontier
by Sue Aikens with Michael Vlessides - Memoir, Nonfiction

In the raw, untamed wilds of Alaska, only a rare few figure out how to survive. Sue Aikens, the breakout star of National Geographic's long-running TV show "Life Below Zero," is one of them. At her remote outpost 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, she weathers more than just brutal winters and hungry bears. Left to fend for herself as a child, Sue's fight to survive began long before she ever set foot in Alaska. In NORTH OF ORDINARY, she tells the unforgettable story of abandonment, grit and fierce independence --- from navigating deadly storms and surviving a horrific bear attack to learning how to build a life, a home and a sense of self where most would see only desolation. With her trademark wit, fearless honesty and an indomitable spirit, Sue proves that the toughest terrain isn't always on the map. It's the one we conquer inside.