Regions of the Heart: The Triumph and Tragedy of Alison Hargreaves
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Synopsis:
Alison Hargreaves, one of the finest climbers of her generation, died in 1995 during a violent storm on K2. On her death she was savaged by the media outraged that a wife and mother would take such extreme risks. This is the story of a woman with an astonishing determination to be the best that she could; a woman driven to succeed just to secure a future for herself and her family.
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One of the books from Dad's Autumn Clear Out.
Alison Hargreaves, one of the finest climbers of her generation, died in 1995 during a violent storm on K2. On her death she was savaged by the media outraged that a wife and mother would take such extreme risks. This is the story of a woman with an astonishing determination to be the best that she could; a woman driven to succeed just to secure a future for herself and her family.
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One of the books from Dad's Autumn Clear Out.
A woman with immense ambition and achievement. A book to make you consider your ambitions, your actions and what you are willing to give your life for.
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Book 38 of 87, 87 books for 87 years.
In memory of my gran (Ena).
4.7.1920 - 22.12.2007.
Always in our hearts.
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Book 38 of 87, 87 books for 87 years.
In memory of my gran (Ena).
4.7.1920 - 22.12.2007.
Always in our hearts.
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Ythan :)
1) Make a Journal Entry when you a) Receive it, b) Review it and c) Release it.
2) Try to Read it within 4 weeks, let me know if it will take longer.
3) Enjoy.
Participant List:
1) gaboyd, New Zealand (Int'l)
2) lmarshall89, UK (UK)
Thanks for taking part.
Ythan :)
Journal Entry 4 by Ythan at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Sunday, June 18, 2017
Released 6 yrs ago (6/16/2017 UTC) at -- Controlled Release, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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On its way to gaboyd in New Zealand.
Received today. Thanks
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Released while at the Post Office
I found this slipped inside the parcel containing a book ray book. I enjoy these types of biographies so will try to read it sooner than later.