Review of The Altitude Journals
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Review of The Altitude Journals
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Altitude Journals" by David J Mauro.]
The Altitude Journals, by David J Mauro, describes a change in the author's life when he was 44 years old. David, 44, who is married to Jenny and has two sons, is facing a divorce decision after months of failed marriage counseling. Ty, his sister's husband, invites him to climb Mount Denali at that time, believing in David's ability. David, who doubts himself and his ability, accepts the challenge and walks behind Ty's faith in him because his life was at such a low point that failing would not bother him. This challenge opens up a new world in front of him, encouraging him to believe in himself and giving him the courage to start a new life. David answered the call to climb the highest peaks on each continent: Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Vinson Massif, Carstensz Pyramid, and Everest. His life also turned from a low point to a high one after he met his new love, Lin.
These seven journeys to seven summits were intriguing and appealing, and what drew my attention was the author's message from each journey, which I think is a positive aspect of the book. These messages can be considered life lessons, such as the one from the safari in Africa during the Kilimanjaro climb. The message was that beauty in the natural world goes hand in hand with personal risk, with one serving as fair compensation for the other, and that in relationships, beauty in its highest form, love, can only be known by taking a high personal risk.
Another aspect of the book that I liked is how the author incorporated scientific and practical information into the context, allowing the reader to gain useful information without detracting from the enjoyment of reading, such as when he discussed the oxygen levels in various mountains at various elevations.
When I consider what I didn't like about this book, nothing comes to mind. The language is simple, and the author transitions smoothly from one event to the next. In addition, the book was professionally edited, in my opinion, as I found no grammar or spelling errors. As a result, I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
This book encourages people who are at their lowest points in life to believe that there is always something in the future that can change their lives; the only thing that matters is that they do not give up and have the courage to take different steps in their lives. As a result, I recommend this book to those who are at their lowest points in life, memoir fans, and those who are interested in learning more about mountain climbing.
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The Altitude Journals
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The Altitude Journals, by David J Mauro, describes a change in the author's life when he was 44 years old. David, 44, who is married to Jenny and has two sons, is facing a divorce decision after months of failed marriage counseling. Ty, his sister's husband, invites him to climb Mount Denali at that time, believing in David's ability. David, who doubts himself and his ability, accepts the challenge and walks behind Ty's faith in him because his life was at such a low point that failing would not bother him. This challenge opens up a new world in front of him, encouraging him to believe in himself and giving him the courage to start a new life. David answered the call to climb the highest peaks on each continent: Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Vinson Massif, Carstensz Pyramid, and Everest. His life also turned from a low point to a high one after he met his new love, Lin.
These seven journeys to seven summits were intriguing and appealing, and what drew my attention was the author's message from each journey, which I think is a positive aspect of the book. These messages can be considered life lessons, such as the one from the safari in Africa during the Kilimanjaro climb. The message was that beauty in the natural world goes hand in hand with personal risk, with one serving as fair compensation for the other, and that in relationships, beauty in its highest form, love, can only be known by taking a high personal risk.
Another aspect of the book that I liked is how the author incorporated scientific and practical information into the context, allowing the reader to gain useful information without detracting from the enjoyment of reading, such as when he discussed the oxygen levels in various mountains at various elevations.
When I consider what I didn't like about this book, nothing comes to mind. The language is simple, and the author transitions smoothly from one event to the next. In addition, the book was professionally edited, in my opinion, as I found no grammar or spelling errors. As a result, I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars.
This book encourages people who are at their lowest points in life to believe that there is always something in the future that can change their lives; the only thing that matters is that they do not give up and have the courage to take different steps in their lives. As a result, I recommend this book to those who are at their lowest points in life, memoir fans, and those who are interested in learning more about mountain climbing.
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The Altitude Journals
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