In the face of unfavorable societal standards and obligations, Sally Bond decided to take life head-on. In her autobiography “Goin’ To Weather,” Bond recounts tackling life’s challenges, including completing an Ironman Triathlon competition at age 50. The title, a sailing term to denote a captain and crew that driving their boat into a headwind, captures Bond’s outlook on life. Her perseverance and courage, despite tragedy, loss and disaster inspire readers to try “goin’ to weather” in their own lives.