Don't Let Me Go by David Pierce

The true story of how a father and his teen daughter connected through
an ice axe and well-worn running shoes.

One day after reading a book about a wilderness adventurer, David Pierce’s fifteen-year-old daughter Chera announced that she wanted to climb a mountain. What David heard behind that wish was a bold declaration: “I’m growing up, Dad—what are you going to do about it?” A few weeks later they bought matching backpacks.

Over a three-year period they climbed five mountains and ran in two marathons. Together they suffered sore muscles, bitter cold, sprung knees, shin splints, and broken spirits. But they also reveled in blazing sunsets, glissaded on a glacier, and celebrated numerous victories great and small. And in the process, they built an unshakable father-daughter bond that will stand the tests of time.

In Don’t Let Me Go, David Pierce—the husband of popular Christian comedienne Chonda Pierce—offers a down-to-earth, funny-yet-serious book for parents with the same universal appeal as Bob Carlisle’s heart-tugging song, “Butterfly Kisses,” only with well-worn running shoes and an ice axe.

Back Cover Review:

Congratulations to Chuck who won the giveaway for a copy of this book!!!

My husband snagged this book and read it in just a few days. This is the same man who just a few years ago didn't read. He really enjoyed it. He said its funny and heart-tugging (no, he didn't use those exact words - he said it made him cry at times instead) and it made him want to spend more time with our daughters. He also said it made him want to take us all camping. Yes, it's a manly reaction, but we do all enjoy camping. It definitely makes for some quality family time minus so many of the distractions. I think this book would make a great father's day gift!