Reddit mentions of Pilgrim's Wilderness: A True Story of Faith and Madness on the Alaska Frontier

You should read this excellent book! It's a page turner.

It's about homesteading and a family dealing with their mentally ill father.

https://www.amazon.com/Pilgrims-Wilderness-Madness-Alaska-Frontier/dp/0307587835

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edit: Also, check out Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaksa. There's a lot of homesteaders out there and the living is a bit easier because the winters are less harsh. Plus, incredible fishing! I lived there for a few years and loved it. I'm going back for vacation in a week.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_of_Wales_Island_(Alaska)

https://www.thealaskalife.com/blog/exploring-prince-of-wales-island/

cool little towns on POW:

http://ccalaska.com/

https://thornebay-ak.gov/

https://www.craigak.com/

Also, I love this blog post talking about the day in the life of a seasonal worker. I did something similar for years and LOVED it!

https://susanshain.com/seasonal-worker-ketchikan-ak/

If you have any questions let me know- I enjoy talking about my time in AK!