Review of The Altitude Journals

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Altitude Journals" by David J Mauro.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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David J. Mauro’s life has had its fair number of twists and turns. His latest is his divorce from his wife and the ensuing chaos that results from it. Depressed, cynical and a bit nihilistic, he sets off on a mountain climbing expedition, having been invited to one by Ty, his brother-in-law.

That simple act is the start of a journey that would last seven years and take him to the summits of seven continents, becoming the 65th American to climb and summit the tallest mountain on each continent. The Altitude Journals is a story of that journey. It is a journey that showcases the good that life can offer. And some of the bad we will likely encounter as we go through life. It is not only a tale of climbing mountains; it is also a story of how the human will can confront and overcome the difficulties that bar the path to happiness.

The are a lot of things I liked about the book. One was its vivid description of the people the author met, the problems he encountered and the way he felt during those times. What captured my mind, however, and what I considered to be the beating heart of the book, were the lessons he learnt and the courage with which he faced those things that he had spent his life trying to run from. One of those lessons was that one should strive everyday towards happiness. More importantly, even in the darkest of times, one should always remember that light exists at the end of the tunnel.

This is one of the few books in my life which I can confidently say has nothing negative about it. The only feeling one gets is that of constant positivity and an inner peace akin to spiritual peace.

This is a book I would recommend to every person. It would be a good book for those who have an interest in mountain-climbing and to those people who might be going through difficult times in their lives. Armchair adventurers, and real ones too, would also find this book not only exciting but also insightful.

I would give this book a perfect 4 out of 4 rating. The editing was impeccable; I did not find a single grammar or spelling error. The story itself has a lot of lessons that I think are important to learn. I also liked the versatility the book has: it will help you understand mountain climbing, teach you a lot of valuable lessons, inspire you whilst taking you on a virtual adventure.

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The Altitude Journals
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