Never Alone

A Solo Arctic Survival Journey

By: Woniya Dawn Thibeault

Narrated by: Woniya Dawn Thibeault

Woniya Thibeault wasn't looking for an adventure of such magnitude, but when the opportunity to participate in Alone® Season 6 fell into her lap, she couldn't say no. Never Alone is the story of that journey.

Dropped into the Arctic wilderness—solo—as winter descended, Woniya intended not only to survive, but to thrive. With only a few tools and meager resources, she would need her survival skills, quick wits, and whole heart to make it through.

The skids scraped against the hard granite as the helicopter settled onto the barren peninsula. My fingers were shaking so badly from the adrenaline, it was hard to unbuckle my chest straps. Then, with one step down the ladder, I left the modern world and the rest of humanity behind.

I expected the land to be harsh and unforgiving, but I didn't expect that it would be so breathtaking.

Nor that I would fall instantly in love with it.

The northern wilderness kicked my butt repeatedly throughout the next three months, but each time it picked me back up, staggered me with its beauty, and showed me again how truly resilient I am.

My Arctic adventure could easily have been a grueling struggle, but by putting my trust in myself and the land, it instead became a beautiful journey to a deeper sense of connection and belonging.

In her debut memoir Never Alone: A Solo Arctic Survival Journey, Woniya shares how months of starving by herself in the Arctic wilderness brought more healing than suffering, and led to a deep sense of belonging and peace. Her story affirms the incredible strength of the human spirit and shows us that strength comes in many surprising forms. Never Alone's message is one of inspiration and learning to trust in ourselves and the land around us; embracing the wild and being wholly and beautifully human, flaws and all.

Never Alone will take you on an Arctic journey through challenges and triumphs, joys and heartbreaks, and leave you inspired and wanting more.

©2023 Woniya Dawn Thibeault (P)2023 Woniya Dawn Thibeault

We need a second book!!!

This was POWERFUL from page one to the end. I hope you write a second book, not just about your second (winning) season on Alone, but all the life changes unfolding since. Your insights have changed my
Perspective toward my own current challenges,
shook me to the core and gave me HOPE. Thank you, Woniya.

Beautifully shared, an everyday hero

Woniya is an everyday hero — and not because she does what everyday people do! She simply is a real person who experiences life through her surroundings, and as a result is able to embrace what most humans consider suffering. There is such beauty in the full and complete awareness of the world, and herself within it. She tells her story in such a raw and engaging way.

Amazing story of an amazing woman. Living in gratitude for every thing. You are an inspiration.

Not one thing. I loved every chapter. I wish I was a bit younger to do what you achieved. I’m in awe. Blessings to you, Taylor and your new baby❤️

It’s a little crunchy

It’s got some hippy, crunchy, spiritual vibes. It is more memoir than adventure. I enjoyed the book and I thought the reading was exceptionally well done for an author. Her accomplishments are impressive! I will read the sequel.

Living with nature

I love that Woniya did not fight nature or try to conquer it. That she took her time to listen to what was being asked of her out there and to her own body. An engaging listen the whole way through and at the end I wanted there to be more.