Review by C-obi -- The Altitude Journals by David J Mauro
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Review by C-obi -- The Altitude Journals by David J Mauro
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Altitude Journals" by David J Mauro.]
The Altitude Journals by David J Mauro is a memoir of the author's expeditions across seven summits, Denali, in Alaska, USA, Kilimanjaro, in Africa, Elbrus, in Russia, Aconcagua, in Argentina, Vinson Massif, in Antarctica, the Carstenze Pyramid in Papua New Guinea, and Mount Everest, in Nepal. The writeup is an embodiment of the author's personal experiences, lessons learned, and details of his relationships with various individuals throughout the extensive course of his trips.
The book was split according to each summit climbed. The plots were self-explanatory, and details of adventures were expressly described in very simple terms. Also noted was the well-researched nature of the writeup. The facts researched on were expertly blended with the course of events, and the relationship between these findings, and the overall outcomes on each expedition, satisfactorily established. Transparency, and bluntness was also observed to be the author's watchword. He minced no words in describing his innermost struggles, especially in his first marriage, and in his relationship with his sons. It is on the note of rare respect for the achievements attained by the writer, that I dare to say that the feats described, deserve commendation. Values expounded include a rare attachment, and commitment to loved ones. One can imagine a man who so cherished memories of his late brother, that he made sure he sprinkled some of the ashes of the deceased, whenever he was at the top of each of the the summits. The character description was also outstanding. Also observed were the author's desire to be a good father. He made very rare confessions in his memoir. One that stood out, was his acceptance of his son's sexual preferences. I believe that it was something quite challenging for him to do. Despite the blunt inclusions in the write up, its my opinion, there it was quite unnecessary for the author to keep repeating that he took pictures of himself, holding pictures of the love of his life, Lin, his mom, and his two sons, whenever he was at the peak of each summit he attempted to climb. A brief statement making a general reference to these repeated actions, would have sufficed. Other than that, the writeup was a good one.
The book was professionally edited, and no errors were found.
What I loved most about the book, was the doggedness, found in the character of David J Mauro. What I disliked about the book, were the frequent use of vulgar words.
I am rating the book 4 out of 4 stars. When an extraordinary accomplishment is made, I believe that the adequate commendation be given. This book deserves such.
I am recommending the book to lovers of memoirs, as well as those who have a flair for mountain climbing. Some of the experiences recorded in the writeup, will be of great help.
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The Altitude Journals by David J Mauro is a memoir of the author's expeditions across seven summits, Denali, in Alaska, USA, Kilimanjaro, in Africa, Elbrus, in Russia, Aconcagua, in Argentina, Vinson Massif, in Antarctica, the Carstenze Pyramid in Papua New Guinea, and Mount Everest, in Nepal. The writeup is an embodiment of the author's personal experiences, lessons learned, and details of his relationships with various individuals throughout the extensive course of his trips.
The book was split according to each summit climbed. The plots were self-explanatory, and details of adventures were expressly described in very simple terms. Also noted was the well-researched nature of the writeup. The facts researched on were expertly blended with the course of events, and the relationship between these findings, and the overall outcomes on each expedition, satisfactorily established. Transparency, and bluntness was also observed to be the author's watchword. He minced no words in describing his innermost struggles, especially in his first marriage, and in his relationship with his sons. It is on the note of rare respect for the achievements attained by the writer, that I dare to say that the feats described, deserve commendation. Values expounded include a rare attachment, and commitment to loved ones. One can imagine a man who so cherished memories of his late brother, that he made sure he sprinkled some of the ashes of the deceased, whenever he was at the top of each of the the summits. The character description was also outstanding. Also observed were the author's desire to be a good father. He made very rare confessions in his memoir. One that stood out, was his acceptance of his son's sexual preferences. I believe that it was something quite challenging for him to do. Despite the blunt inclusions in the write up, its my opinion, there it was quite unnecessary for the author to keep repeating that he took pictures of himself, holding pictures of the love of his life, Lin, his mom, and his two sons, whenever he was at the peak of each summit he attempted to climb. A brief statement making a general reference to these repeated actions, would have sufficed. Other than that, the writeup was a good one.
The book was professionally edited, and no errors were found.
What I loved most about the book, was the doggedness, found in the character of David J Mauro. What I disliked about the book, were the frequent use of vulgar words.
I am rating the book 4 out of 4 stars. When an extraordinary accomplishment is made, I believe that the adequate commendation be given. This book deserves such.
I am recommending the book to lovers of memoirs, as well as those who have a flair for mountain climbing. Some of the experiences recorded in the writeup, will be of great help.
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The Altitude Journals
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