Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Dec 2, 2024 | outsideonline.com | Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan |Rick Marin |W. Hodding Carter |Florence Williams

Reeling from her husband’s request to divorce after 25 years of marriage and two kids, Florence Williams was experiencing debilitating grief. An accomplished reporter, she decided to explore the science of heartache to see if she could find a cure. In this excerpt from her new book, ‘Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey,’ she heads out for a 120-mile solo paddle on Utah’s Green River, with a too heavy portable toilet and a shattered heart.