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Review by firstlook -- The Altitude Journals
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Altitude Journals" by David J Mauro.]
4 out of 4 stars
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When Dave Mauro was in his forties, his life hit rock bottom. Life as he once knew had changed, and he was struggling to make sense of it once again. In The Altitude Journal, Mauro described how he came to conquer the Seven Summits and vanquish his inner demons along the way. His book offered insights not only on the physical demands and technical aspects of climbing great mountains, but also on the emotional and psychological aspects of the task. It was an incredible story of moving forward and regaining faith in oneself.
I picked up this book seeking only to understand why anyone would want to risk his or her life climbing the highest mountains on Earth. This book offered valuable insights on that matter and more. At first, even Mauro couldn’t explain what urged him to climb. There was no logical reason to do so. As costly and dangerous climbing the highest summits was, it didn’t seem to offer any virtual gain in return. Yet, Mauro knew it was something he had to do. As I continued reading his incredible journey, I learned more about fear and how a person must come to terms with it to move on in life.
As someone who knew nothing about mountain climbing before reading this book, I found The Altitude Journal very informative. Aspiring and professional climbers who wish to conquer the Seven Summits would benefit greatly from reading this book. People who are going through difficult situations in life would also find this book relatable and inspiring.
The average level readers should be able to enjoy this book. The book was an easy read for me. Mauro was a great storyteller. His adventures came together seamlessly in a light tone sprinkled with unexpected humor, which I much appreciated. Despite his ordeals, he maintained an open mind and a positive attitude throughout the book.
I enjoyed everything The Altitude Journal had to offer. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put the book down. Even though I wasn’t a mountain climber, I found Mauro’s experience very relatable as someone who had doubted myself countless times before. Mauro said a climb is a very personal experience, whether you fail or success. On that same note, I encourage everyone to check out this book and draw their own interpretations. To David Mauro, thank you for sharing your incredible story! I enjoyed every word. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
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4 out of 4 stars
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When Dave Mauro was in his forties, his life hit rock bottom. Life as he once knew had changed, and he was struggling to make sense of it once again. In The Altitude Journal, Mauro described how he came to conquer the Seven Summits and vanquish his inner demons along the way. His book offered insights not only on the physical demands and technical aspects of climbing great mountains, but also on the emotional and psychological aspects of the task. It was an incredible story of moving forward and regaining faith in oneself.
I picked up this book seeking only to understand why anyone would want to risk his or her life climbing the highest mountains on Earth. This book offered valuable insights on that matter and more. At first, even Mauro couldn’t explain what urged him to climb. There was no logical reason to do so. As costly and dangerous climbing the highest summits was, it didn’t seem to offer any virtual gain in return. Yet, Mauro knew it was something he had to do. As I continued reading his incredible journey, I learned more about fear and how a person must come to terms with it to move on in life.
As someone who knew nothing about mountain climbing before reading this book, I found The Altitude Journal very informative. Aspiring and professional climbers who wish to conquer the Seven Summits would benefit greatly from reading this book. People who are going through difficult situations in life would also find this book relatable and inspiring.
The average level readers should be able to enjoy this book. The book was an easy read for me. Mauro was a great storyteller. His adventures came together seamlessly in a light tone sprinkled with unexpected humor, which I much appreciated. Despite his ordeals, he maintained an open mind and a positive attitude throughout the book.
I enjoyed everything The Altitude Journal had to offer. Once I started reading, I couldn’t put the book down. Even though I wasn’t a mountain climber, I found Mauro’s experience very relatable as someone who had doubted myself countless times before. Mauro said a climb is a very personal experience, whether you fail or success. On that same note, I encourage everyone to check out this book and draw their own interpretations. To David Mauro, thank you for sharing your incredible story! I enjoyed every word. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars.
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