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.]
Sir Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand mountaineer, once said that people do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish incredible things. In The Altitude Journals, author David J. Mauro chronicles his epic journey of reaching the seven highest points globally, commonly known as the Seven Summits. The author begins with his ascent to the summit of Denali in Alaska, then Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, followed by Mount Elbrus in Russia, Aconcagua in Argentina, Vinson Massif in Antarctica, and the Carstenz Pyramid in New Guinea respectively. These adventures culminate in the author's tale of his experience climbing to the ultimate summit, Mount Everest. It is a thrilling story of the power of human will in the face of great uncertainty, suffering, and even loss. In the end, the author has friends, foes turned friends, love, family, and most importantly, beautiful experiences.
The book is brilliant and enthralling. The author expertly chronicles his adventure to reflect the growth and provide a sense of continuity. The reader is always abreast with the author's journey, and at no time does the story feel disjointed. This makes for a satisfying read. I loved the author's genuine storytelling. While it would have been easy only to glamorize the incredible feat that the author has achieved, he takes note of the suffering, both physical and psychological, financial toll, loss of loved ones, and ultimately hard lessons he encounters in his journey. This makes the story both humane and authentic.
I also loved the use of photographs from the author's climbs. They give the reader a visual picture of the author's experiences and improve the understanding of the same. The author's use of humorous stories was also welcome as it lightened the mood in tales of, at times, harsh encounters. The book is written in plain and straightforward language without jargon, making the reading process less tedious and more enjoyable. I also loved the elegant styling of the book's pages which is appealing. Despite awareness of the steep price that has to be paid to achieve what he has accomplished, the author's encouraging tone was also inspirational.
The book is well-written and exceptionally edited. I did not find any shortcomings in the book. I would therefore give it a rating of 4 out of 4.
I have always had the dream of climbing to the top of Everest. I did not think it was possible until I read this book. Maybe now I will pursue that dream. I would highly recommend it to anyone who aims to climb even the shortest mountain.
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The Altitude Journals
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Sir Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand mountaineer, once said that people do not decide to become extraordinary. They decide to accomplish incredible things. In The Altitude Journals, author David J. Mauro chronicles his epic journey of reaching the seven highest points globally, commonly known as the Seven Summits. The author begins with his ascent to the summit of Denali in Alaska, then Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, followed by Mount Elbrus in Russia, Aconcagua in Argentina, Vinson Massif in Antarctica, and the Carstenz Pyramid in New Guinea respectively. These adventures culminate in the author's tale of his experience climbing to the ultimate summit, Mount Everest. It is a thrilling story of the power of human will in the face of great uncertainty, suffering, and even loss. In the end, the author has friends, foes turned friends, love, family, and most importantly, beautiful experiences.
The book is brilliant and enthralling. The author expertly chronicles his adventure to reflect the growth and provide a sense of continuity. The reader is always abreast with the author's journey, and at no time does the story feel disjointed. This makes for a satisfying read. I loved the author's genuine storytelling. While it would have been easy only to glamorize the incredible feat that the author has achieved, he takes note of the suffering, both physical and psychological, financial toll, loss of loved ones, and ultimately hard lessons he encounters in his journey. This makes the story both humane and authentic.
I also loved the use of photographs from the author's climbs. They give the reader a visual picture of the author's experiences and improve the understanding of the same. The author's use of humorous stories was also welcome as it lightened the mood in tales of, at times, harsh encounters. The book is written in plain and straightforward language without jargon, making the reading process less tedious and more enjoyable. I also loved the elegant styling of the book's pages which is appealing. Despite awareness of the steep price that has to be paid to achieve what he has accomplished, the author's encouraging tone was also inspirational.
The book is well-written and exceptionally edited. I did not find any shortcomings in the book. I would therefore give it a rating of 4 out of 4.
I have always had the dream of climbing to the top of Everest. I did not think it was possible until I read this book. Maybe now I will pursue that dream. I would highly recommend it to anyone who aims to climb even the shortest mountain.
******
The Altitude Journals
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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