Review by Lee_Reads -- The Altitude Journals
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Review by Lee_Reads -- The Altitude Journals
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Altitude Journals" by David J Mauro.]
4 out of 4 stars
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The Altitude Journals by David J. Mauro is an around the world adventure I was able to experience from the comforts of my armchair. David faces frostbite, hypoxic brain, hallucinations, altitude sickness, leeches, and more. For David, sometimes reaching the destination proves to be dangerous. He takes wild and dangerous plane rides. His rough ride in Antarctica is one I will not soon forget. He faces possible bandit attacks and cannibalism in Papua New Guinea. This true story is entertaining. I couldn’t put this book down.
David hits a low point in his life during his divorce. During this dark period he climbs Denali. This decision shifts David’s life in a new direction. He later climbs Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Vinson Massif, Carstensz Pyramid, and Everest. Between climbs David discusses his personal life. He writes about a new love interest, his two sons, his father’s dementia, his work as a financial advisor, and his improv theater experiences.
What I like most about this book is that it is thoughtful. David examines why he climbs and why his teammates climb. It is full of insights into human nature and full of motivational tips. Being present at the moment proves to aid in David’s climbing success and also his life. He tries not to think about his future challenges, but instead chooses to focus on his current obstacle.
I also love that this book is full of information about each mountain. David dives into the history of each region and does a wonderful job of describing the landscape. This book has a natural flow. There are moments in this book that are tragic and moments that made me laugh. My favorite quote from the book is when the author speaks about his blog, “It was everything I had hoped for, a chance for others to experience an adventure through my words.” The Altitude Journals does this, it takes the reader on a wonderful adventure.
This book might not be for individuals who dislike nonfiction. Other than that I think most people would enjoy this book. It is full of adventure and it is an honest account of the hardship and obstacles that accompany mountain climbing.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The Altitude Journals is a well-written book. I have nothing negative to say about this book. This is now one of my favorite books about climbing and I will recommend it to anyone that enjoys climbing, traveling or likes adventure books.
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4 out of 4 stars
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The Altitude Journals by David J. Mauro is an around the world adventure I was able to experience from the comforts of my armchair. David faces frostbite, hypoxic brain, hallucinations, altitude sickness, leeches, and more. For David, sometimes reaching the destination proves to be dangerous. He takes wild and dangerous plane rides. His rough ride in Antarctica is one I will not soon forget. He faces possible bandit attacks and cannibalism in Papua New Guinea. This true story is entertaining. I couldn’t put this book down.
David hits a low point in his life during his divorce. During this dark period he climbs Denali. This decision shifts David’s life in a new direction. He later climbs Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Vinson Massif, Carstensz Pyramid, and Everest. Between climbs David discusses his personal life. He writes about a new love interest, his two sons, his father’s dementia, his work as a financial advisor, and his improv theater experiences.
What I like most about this book is that it is thoughtful. David examines why he climbs and why his teammates climb. It is full of insights into human nature and full of motivational tips. Being present at the moment proves to aid in David’s climbing success and also his life. He tries not to think about his future challenges, but instead chooses to focus on his current obstacle.
I also love that this book is full of information about each mountain. David dives into the history of each region and does a wonderful job of describing the landscape. This book has a natural flow. There are moments in this book that are tragic and moments that made me laugh. My favorite quote from the book is when the author speaks about his blog, “It was everything I had hoped for, a chance for others to experience an adventure through my words.” The Altitude Journals does this, it takes the reader on a wonderful adventure.
This book might not be for individuals who dislike nonfiction. Other than that I think most people would enjoy this book. It is full of adventure and it is an honest account of the hardship and obstacles that accompany mountain climbing.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The Altitude Journals is a well-written book. I have nothing negative to say about this book. This is now one of my favorite books about climbing and I will recommend it to anyone that enjoys climbing, traveling or likes adventure books.
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