Life on Svalbard: Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole

Name: Life on Svalbard: Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole
Price: 3.49 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (1120 reviews)
Author: Cecilia Blomdahl

by Cecilia Blomdahl

Nonfiction Memoir

4.8 (1,120)

4.8 stars from 1,120 reviews. Top 89% of Nonfiction books we track.

Published by Dorling Kindersley Publishing, IncorporatedPublished 2024-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to stories of people living deliberately in harsh, beautiful places and want to understand what drives them there.
You love Arctic nature writing and photography that captures landscapes most of us will never see in person.
You're considering a radical life change and want honest, practical insight from someone who actually did it.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer cosy, feel-good narratives without genuine hardship or discomfort as central themes.
You're looking for a conventional travel memoir with tourist destinations and familiar comforts.
You want fiction or storytelling that's highly plotted; this is grounded, personal essay writing.

About this book

Life on Svalbard follows Cecilia Blomdahl's experience living in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world's northernmost town located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole. Since 2015, Blomdahl has made this remote archipelago home alongside her partner Christoffer and her dog Grim. The region features stunning wintry landscapes, endangered Arctic animals, and natural phenomena including polar bears and northern lights. Through evocative text and photography, Blomdahl describes both the joys and challenges of adapting to an inhospitable climate. Her account begins during polar night and gradually reveals the landscape as sunlight returns months later. She shares personal stories and firsthand advice for anyone considering or curious about life in extreme environments. The book offers insight into why people choose to live in unusual locations and explores how to find meaning in one's surroundings, regardless of geography.

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Currently on sale at $3.49 — 73% off peak. Price has dropped 3 times over the last 23 months. Goes on sale roughly every 202 days. Typically stays discounted for 16 days.

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Currently around #91K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 80% recently.

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Currently 4.8★ from 1,120 reviews

Gaining approximately 65 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 5.0 to 4.8.

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