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“This is the story of the worst thing that can possibly happen to you. It would be too shattering to read were it not also the story of the best thing that could ever happen to anyone. Out of the Canyon serves as evidence that life sometimes hides the most precious gift inside the very heart of darkness.”

–Augusten Burroughs, author of Runs With Scissors

"Art and Allison Daily bear witness to the continuity of life. They
share the signs and signals of a love transcending time and distance.
Out of their loss comes a flow of grace."

- Julia Cameron, author of “The Artist's Way"

"How can a book about unspeakable tragedy be uplifting and joyful? Allison and Art Daily's story manages to be that and more. It offers hope to all of us who grieve and stands as a tribute to the human spirit and the possibilities that exist even when we feel that there are none. Out of the Canyon shows us hope, inspiration, love, and yes, even joy."

- Ann Hood, author of Comfort

"Out of the Canyon is a riveting and powerful witness to the healing power of love and Spirit over the worst, most unimaginable loss. It both shatters your heart and deeply heals it all at once. Reading it will be a profound gift to all who have ever lost a loved one, or may."

— Sonia Choquette, author of
The Answer Is Simple and Trust Your Vibes

"There were four passengers in the car and a boulder killed three. The wonder is how could the fourth survive. And Out of the Canyon is a truthful, brutal, lovingly told account as to how one man and his new partners in life can survive. This book is a teaching of the highest order."

- Bob Rafelson, director Five Easy Pieces

"The more universal a truth, the more valuable is that truth. The sharing of deep personal loss and grief benefits all of us who form a community. In "Out of the Canyon" there is a gift, a promise and glue to my community and yours."

—Sheriff Bob Braudis, author of
The Kitchen Readings, Untold Stories of Hunter S. Thompson

"Kindred Souls. Aspenites Art and Allison Daily offer up their story of bereavement and new beginnings.... "

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From 5280 Magazine out of Denver

"In the fray of surviving tragedy, two Aspenites find each other and forge a new family. Now, they're helping others see 'Out of the Canyon.'"

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From Denver Post

"'Out of the Canyon' — to be published Tuesday, May 12 by Harmony Books, an imprint of Random House — tells the Dailys’ infinitely sad, improbably uplifting story. The book is one thing — a well-told account of a brave, unlikely recovery from the unthinkable. But stronger than words are the Dailys themselves..."

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From The Aspen Times

“Westlake native, husband turn tragedy to triumph”

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From The Aspen Times

"In 'Out of the Canyon: A True Story of Loss and Love' (Harmony Books, $24), the Dailys describe how they built a life out of the ruins of their pasts, a process that culminates in the birth of their two sons, Rider, now 12, and Burke, 11. Though there are some New Age-style passages that will try some readers' patience ('This is the magic of hope, the searing heat and glow of our eternal spirit'), there are also passages of brutal honesty."

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From Austin 360