Pre-order: North of Ordinary by Sue Aikens with Autographed Photo

Publication Date: March 10, 2026
Ships: by March 9, 2026 if ordered by February 27, 2026*

*Orders received after February 28, 2026 will ship by March 13, 2026

Down to our last few so pre-order yours now! Be among the first to receive the hardcover first edition of Sue Aikens' memoir! Pre-order the hardcover edition of Sue's exciting new memoir North of Ordinary North of Ordinary: How One Woman Left It All Behind for Wilderness and Wonder in Alaska's Frozen Frontier AND get an autographed photo from Sue! Publication date: March 10, 2026

• ISBN: 9781464242564
• Publication Date: March 10, 2026
• Format: Hardcover
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Page Count: 304

📅 PRE-ORDER INFORMATION: This special pre-order includes Sue Aikens' memoir North of Ordinary plus an exclusive autographed photo. Your order will ship on March 9, 2026, just before the official publication date.

Experience the incredible true story of survival and resilience from the star of Life Below Zero. Sue Aikens shares her remarkable journey living in one of the most remote and unforgiving places on Earth.

About Sue Aikens:

Star of National Geographic's Life Below Zero for 23 seasons, Sue Aikens is a renowned trail blazer living alone full-time 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Now, for the first time, Sue tells her own story of survival, hardship, self-acceptance, joy and living life on her own terms. 

Sue Aikens was born on July 1, 1963, in Mount Prospect, Illinois. On a trip to Alaska at age 11, her life changed forever. Abandoned in the Alaskan wilderness, Sue learned how to turn self-doubt into self-confidence, how to reject fear and find freedom. Sue's embrace of the rugged wilderness of Alaska, where survival often hinges on sheer force of will and determination, has allowed her to carve out a life that is as thrilling as it is challenging. Navigating rough country and rough family relationships, Sue created a life for herself at  one of the last airstrips before the North Pole, making the most of living off the land, and becoming attuned to the open spaces around her.

News of her triumphs and jaw-dropping near death experiences eventually spread to Hollywood where a succession of shows including Flying Wild Alaska, Sarah Palin's Alaska, as well as various documentaries, eventually landed her on National Geographic's Life Below Zero. Always one to speak her mind, Sue's blunt assessments, sense of humor and fearlessness quickly made her a fan favorite. Twenty-three seasons and nine Emmys® later, Sue continues to embrace new adventures, expanding her home bases in Alaska, traveling, learning to tango and writing her first book, a memoir called "North of Ordinary".

About North of Ordinary North of Ordinary How One Woman Left It All Behind for Wilderness and Wonder in Alaska's Frozen Frontier

When the wild strips everything away, what's left is who you are.

In the raw, untamed wilds of Alaska—where the wind howls, predators hunt, and the sun disappears for months—only a rare few figure out how to survive. Sue Aikens, the breakout star of National Geographic's long-running TV show Life Below Zero, is one of them. At her remote outpost 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, she weathers more than just brutal winters and hungry bears. Sue battles isolation, injury, and the ghosts of a turbulent past, forging a life in a place most people wouldn't last a day.

Left to fend for herself as a child, Sue's fight to survive began long before she ever set foot in Alaska. In North of Ordinary, she tells the unforgettable story of abandonment, grit, and fierce independence—from navigating deadly storms and surviving a horrific bear attack to learning how to build a life, a home, and a sense of self where most would see only desolation. With her trademark wit, fearless honesty, and an indomitable spirit, Sue proves that the toughest terrain isn't always on the map. It's the one we conquer inside.

Unflinching and inspiring, North of Ordinary is a memoir of resilience, reinvention, and the extraordinary power of choosing your own way through the world.