What happens when your support scaffolding suddenly disappears? In Route to Survival Kate Mitchell makes courageous choices without sacrificing her feminine nature or the roles she must play in life. After losing her long-time husband, she sacrifices her upper middle-class lifestyle to spend nearly a year in a secluded African village. There she experiences unspeakable sadness and violence. She returns to her home in the States, but not alone. In spite of her fears, she proactively tackles loneliness, loss, change, and criticism from those she loves best. Her inner resources and faith in God demonstrate survival is possible. Kate openly shares her joys, fears, and sorrows as she navigates the issues of life. You will smile with her and weep with her.