Melissa Strong -- "Climbing Through"

Wed Jun 10 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-06:00

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Melissa Strong -- "Climbing Through"
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Melissa Strong will speak about and sign her new book, "Climbing Through," at Boulder Bookstore.
About this Event

Melissa Strong will speak about and sign her new book, Climbing Through: A Courageous Story of Grit, Healing, and Second Chances, on Wednesday, June 10th at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore.


About the Book:

In Climbing Through, Melissa Strong, a rock climber and restaurateur, unveils her remarkable journey of survival and resilience in the face of mortality after being horrifically injured by electricity.

Transporting readers back to her early days in New England, Strong vividly recounts her transformation from a self-described “C” student in gym class to a sponsored rock climber. She dismantles conventional expectations, forging a distinctive path that culminates in the realization of her own restaurant venture.

Navigating her uncertainties about parenthood and grappling with the challenges of infertility, Strong rebounds toward her dreams and weaves them into tangible aspirations. The vision of her restaurant takes shape, but in a fateful twist, a near-fatal encounter with a powerful electric current during the renovation process leaves her confronting the stark reality of her altered hands, once the lifeblood of her livelihood and rock-climbing passion. As she navigates the complex realm of medical intervention, enduring multiple surgeries and an arduous recovery, she discovers within herself an indomitable spirit that propels her through adversity.

Climbing Through is a poignant chronicle of unwavering fortitude, an inspiring testament to the triumph of the human spirit over life’s most daunting challenges.

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IMPORTANT TICKETING AND EVENT INFORMATION
  • Tickets are $5 (plus a small processing fee).
  • A coupon good for $5 off a copy of Climbing Through, or a purchase on the day of the event is included with your ticket. You will receive this coupon at the event.
  • Please note: our events are held on the second floor. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, contact [email protected]

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl Street, Boulder, United States

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USD 6.24

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