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.]
David Mauro, at 44, started a journey that many may term as reckless and risky for a man his age. When he first got the invitation from his sister’s husband, Ty, to climb Denali, one of the highest mountain peaks, he was at the lowest point of his life, and he figured he could rise to the challenge. Hanging on to the faith Ty had put in him, he accepts to take part, which starts a series of adventures for him. Climbing the seven summits was not something he had planned for. Dave states that every summit he climbed held a lesson, and the mountains “called” him. This memoir takes us through seven years and seven summits around the seven continents. David writes The Altitude Journals to answer those who wonder why he would risk his life despite having built a comfortable life for himself.
The book is written articulately, and each description is well detailed, so much so it puts you on the mountain with him. The writing style is simple. The writer sets the book into seven chapters, each a narration of each mountain climb. We can see the writer’s development through the book. Though facing his demons, he considers each climb to be a means to face them. Each climb holds lessons that he applies to his life; thus, this book serves as a great adventure story and an inspiring read.
While giving us a look into David’s life and his climbs, the memoir provides us with a glimpse into the different regions he travels to and their cultures. I liked the honesty and openness of it all, his failures and low moments included. For a nonfiction book, it was surprisingly enjoyable, with bits of humor included. There is nothing I did not like about it. Being well-edited and having no grammatical errors, I found it a flowing story.
I, therefore, rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It’s enlightening, inspiring, and adventurous. I was challenged to get out of my comfort zone, and I carried away a couple of lessons. Learning to face fears and deal with problems rather than run. I feel like it was well thought out, and definitely adding it to the list of my favorite reads.
If you are looking for something to challenge you, this is the book for you. I recommend this book to all those who love adventure reads. It can also be an excellent read for those searching for an inspiring tale. Dave is bold enough to take up a series of mountains, pushing himself and his limits while facing the risks of mountain climbing. He teaches himself how to keep calm and stay positive even in the most adverse conditions in all these.
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The Altitude Journals
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David Mauro, at 44, started a journey that many may term as reckless and risky for a man his age. When he first got the invitation from his sister’s husband, Ty, to climb Denali, one of the highest mountain peaks, he was at the lowest point of his life, and he figured he could rise to the challenge. Hanging on to the faith Ty had put in him, he accepts to take part, which starts a series of adventures for him. Climbing the seven summits was not something he had planned for. Dave states that every summit he climbed held a lesson, and the mountains “called” him. This memoir takes us through seven years and seven summits around the seven continents. David writes The Altitude Journals to answer those who wonder why he would risk his life despite having built a comfortable life for himself.
The book is written articulately, and each description is well detailed, so much so it puts you on the mountain with him. The writing style is simple. The writer sets the book into seven chapters, each a narration of each mountain climb. We can see the writer’s development through the book. Though facing his demons, he considers each climb to be a means to face them. Each climb holds lessons that he applies to his life; thus, this book serves as a great adventure story and an inspiring read.
While giving us a look into David’s life and his climbs, the memoir provides us with a glimpse into the different regions he travels to and their cultures. I liked the honesty and openness of it all, his failures and low moments included. For a nonfiction book, it was surprisingly enjoyable, with bits of humor included. There is nothing I did not like about it. Being well-edited and having no grammatical errors, I found it a flowing story.
I, therefore, rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. It’s enlightening, inspiring, and adventurous. I was challenged to get out of my comfort zone, and I carried away a couple of lessons. Learning to face fears and deal with problems rather than run. I feel like it was well thought out, and definitely adding it to the list of my favorite reads.
If you are looking for something to challenge you, this is the book for you. I recommend this book to all those who love adventure reads. It can also be an excellent read for those searching for an inspiring tale. Dave is bold enough to take up a series of mountains, pushing himself and his limits while facing the risks of mountain climbing. He teaches himself how to keep calm and stay positive even in the most adverse conditions in all these.
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The Altitude Journals
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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