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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
brilliant, gripping read.... Whilst the story of great climbing runs as a thread throughout this book it is far more than just another book on climbing. It captures the spirit of adventure, the history and beauty of the landscape that inspires, and is a surprisingly honest account of the exploits and personal journey of a great mountaineer. It presents a rare insight into this world without the usual bravado. More than anything it is a gripping read that captures the excitement of adventure, like Touching the Void once you start... more info
Couldn't put it down... Whether you are into climbing on not - you will struggle not to enjoy this book. A gripping account of exploration in Patagonia, Norway and Alaska in a vivid writing style that takes you right into the world of a climber at the top of his game. The book eloquently describes a first hand account of some of the greatest challenge in modern climbing, in addition to taking you through the personal struggle of coming to terms with loosing a friend to the sport. A truly riveting read and you shouldn't... more info
Not As Good As The First One I thoroughly enjoyed "Learning To Breath" as it dealt with the people involved in climbing and the author's pre-climbing history. This volume rather dwells on the tragic events at the end of the author's Changabang ascent and to be frank, drifts rather aimlessly to a conclusion. The conclusion, unsurprisingly is that climbing is a dangerous but as a climber he decides to carry on climbing er... that's it. The style and format is similar to that of Joe Tasker in Savage Arena and it is apparent the... more info
climbing brilliant read even for non climbers, unlike the first novel which told of how he became a climber this is mostly all climbing. but he writes with purpose and makes you want to read more. gripping stuff.
