In Lisa Michaels's enthralling debut novel, she weaves the tale of two young newlyweds, Glen and Bessie Hyde, who set out in 1928 to run the rapids of the Grand Canyon. The pair hoped to set a record: Bessie would be the first woman to negotiate that treacherous stretch of the Colorado River. When they failed to appear at their destination on time, Glen's father mounted a desperate search to find them. Based on the few known facts of a true story, Grand Ambition contemplates our need for risk and danger, and treats with great complexity the power of youthful passion. Reading Group Guide included.

About the Author
Lisa Michaels is an award-winning poet and former editor at The Threepenny Review. She is the author of the novel Grand Ambition, a Los Angels Times Best Book of the Year and the memoir Split, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. Michaels lives in Northern California.


Book Information
ISBN 9780393322958
Author Lisa Michaels
Format Paperback
Page Count 296
Imprint WW Norton & Co
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 369g
Dimensions(mm) 211mm * 140mm * 20mm