Review of The Altitude Journals

[Ohna Martin]

[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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After personal tragedies, David J. Mauro is at the lowest point in his life. He feels the calling to climb a mountain, not any mountain; he goes on an invitation to climb Denali, one of the mountains listed in the seven summits. David's experience while climbing Denali is eye-opening and reveals answers to problems in his personal life. He returns home with hope. David is adamant that his mountain climbing is over. Not long after arriving home, he felt the call for the next mountain, Kilimanjaro. Returning home, he decides again he is finished because he is not a mountain climber. Time goes by, and again, another mountain calls him, and it continues Elbrus, Aconcagua, Vinson Massif, Carstensz Pyramid, and Everest. For every literal mountain he climbs, he faces a figurative one in his life. Healing and growing to the person who would eventually become the 65th American surviving the seven summits.

On the positive side, this has to be one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. I do not read true-life stories, I find most of them dragging and dull; after reading a few reviews, I knew I had to read this book, and I am glad I did. This book teaches you to face your problems one at a time. And soon those problems will be behind you like forgotten yesterdays. It teaches you that nothing in life is impossible, no matter your age, comforts, or sex. Showing kindness when you put someone else's dreams and goals before your own. The realization that you can have self-doubt and still do what you set out to do.

I cannot find any negative aspects about this book.

David J. Mauro, financial planner, actor, and mountain climber brings us inspiration and hope in The Altitude Journals. Based on his experience of climbing the seven summits, the highest mountains of each of the seven national continents. I find no grammatical errors in this book, and it is fantastically written. I rate this book 4 out of 4.

I would recommend this book to everyone because, in life, everyone needs encouragement, and this is what this book offers. It's the emotional rollercoaster in life that knocks you down. This story is about a person's journey on this rollercoaster and him picking himself up from the lowest point in life and inspiring other people on his journey to do the same. This book has taught me a lot personally, and I hope it will do the same for every person reading it. With very little profanity and no sexual content, this book is for the old and young. And I would recommend this to every reader and non-reader.

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[Ilze Herholdt]

Your review has really encouraged me to read this book. I love true stories that are inspirational. Thanks for your review.

[Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu]

I loke howmyou compare literal mountain climbing to the amount of self healing the author does in his life. Looking at each problem as a challenge to be conquered is not a bad approach in life. Great review. Well done.

[Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu]

I like how you compare literal mountain climbing to the amount of self healing the author does in his life. Looking at each problem as a challenge to be conquered is not a bad approach in life. Great review. Well done.

[Avishi]

It's hilarious how he said he didn't want to climb another but eventually did. The author appears to have provided an amazing tour experience to the seven mountains. Interesting book.

[Mbali Qalinge]

I've heard how all your problems become clearer at the top of a mountain. I'm sure that could have been what the author experienced, and it's good that he shares that in an inspiring book.

[Phooko Tebogo PC]

I can see how much you have enjoyed reading this book, you do not even have anything negative to say about it. I take it is a great book.

[Izzy Janx]

I am about to read this one! I love survival stories because I always learn so many techniques that will serve me if I'm ever in a tough spot. Stories like this remind me of the resilience of the human body and spirit, and I am always inspired by accounts of people overcoming adversity. I see this book has amazing reviews and I can't wait to get started!

[Amy Luman]

I agree with your assessment of this type of book, but this does seem inspirational. There areas many ways to conquer problems as there are people in the world. I’m glad that Mr. Mauro found his. Thanks!