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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
1 journaler for this copy...
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Book Description:
Into Thin Air is a riveting first-hand account of a catastrophic expedition up Mount Everest. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of summit day eight people were dead. Krakauer's book is at once the story of the ill-fated adventure and an analysis of the factors leading up to its tragic end. Written within months of the events it chronicles, Into Thin Air clearly evokes the majestic Everest landscape. As the journey up the mountain progresses, Krakauer puts it in context by recalling the triumphs and perils of other Everest trips throughout history. The author's own anguish over what happened on the mountain is palpable as he leads readers to ponder timeless questions.
My Review:
Wow, this book was different from anything I have ever read before. Thanks to movies I could picture it - the mountains, the view from the top, the brightly colored tents that served as a home while on the mountain - but since I am not a climber (nor do I want to be), it's hard to imagine why the risk would be worth getting to the top or summit of a mountain. I definitely would recommend it, it's a powerful story.
If you join, please use my name as your referring member: JennyC1230.
Book Description:
Into Thin Air is a riveting first-hand account of a catastrophic expedition up Mount Everest. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of summit day eight people were dead. Krakauer's book is at once the story of the ill-fated adventure and an analysis of the factors leading up to its tragic end. Written within months of the events it chronicles, Into Thin Air clearly evokes the majestic Everest landscape. As the journey up the mountain progresses, Krakauer puts it in context by recalling the triumphs and perils of other Everest trips throughout history. The author's own anguish over what happened on the mountain is palpable as he leads readers to ponder timeless questions.
My Review:
Wow, this book was different from anything I have ever read before. Thanks to movies I could picture it - the mountains, the view from the top, the brightly colored tents that served as a home while on the mountain - but since I am not a climber (nor do I want to be), it's hard to imagine why the risk would be worth getting to the top or summit of a mountain. I definitely would recommend it, it's a powerful story.
Reserved for a replacement copy for my Bookray: Into Thin Air!
The Bookray Into Thin Air made it to the last person, so now this book is available for wild releasing!
Journal Entry 4 by JennyC1230 at Hampton Inn N. I-95 in Florence, South Carolina USA on Monday, May 11, 2009
Released 15 yrs ago (5/12/2009 UTC) at Hampton Inn N. I-95 in Florence, South Carolina USA
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If you have found this book, welcome to Bookcrossing and thank you for taking the time to let us know about its journey. Feel free to enjoy the book and pass it along to a friend, neighbor, family member or co-worker, or simply leave it somewhere for another lucky reader to enjoy as you did! This book isn’t your type of read? No problem, don't feel obliged to read it, just be kind enough to help it on its journey. If you join, please use my name as your referring member: JennyC1230.
Giving this to my husband (Lumbermoose) to release in his hotel lobby while he's there on business. Not sure exactly where or when it will be released!
Enjoy the book!
If you have found this book, welcome to Bookcrossing and thank you for taking the time to let us know about its journey. Feel free to enjoy the book and pass it along to a friend, neighbor, family member or co-worker, or simply leave it somewhere for another lucky reader to enjoy as you did! This book isn’t your type of read? No problem, don't feel obliged to read it, just be kind enough to help it on its journey. If you join, please use my name as your referring member: JennyC1230.
Giving this to my husband (Lumbermoose) to release in his hotel lobby while he's there on business. Not sure exactly where or when it will be released!
Enjoy the book!
