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Impossible Beyond This Point
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5 out of 5 stars
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A brave man on a timeless quest.
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Publisher's Summary
The true story of one family's struggle and triumph creating a self-sufficient life in the wilderness. Join the Horn family on the adventure of a lifetime. Learn how a couple from the city moved to the wilderness with three small boys and carved out a life in the middle of nowhere that has endured for nearly 50 years.
Impossible Beyond This Point is a compelling must-listen for anyone interested in (or contemplating) getting away from it all.
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