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Review by kathleen72781 -- 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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In The Altitude Journals, David J. Mauro recounts his various mountain-climbing experiences. It all began when his brother-in-law invited him to climb Denali with him. At the time facing a painful divorce, estrangement from his family, and hoping to find love again, Mr. Mauro decided to accept his brother-in-law’s offer. He trained, packed his bags, and headed off for his adventure.
However, what started out as one climbing adventure, later morphed into a personal quest for the courage to confront these inner struggles one “mountain” at a time. Mr. Mauro’s quest not only took him to Denali but later to Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Mt. Elbrus, Vinson Massif, Carstensz Pyramid, and finally, Mt. Everest. Drawing upon his personal journals, photos, and blogs, Mr. Mauro shares his adventures and takes the reader on a wonderful trip around the world, exploring new cultures and some of the most remote places on the planet.
Most likeable about The Altitude Journals is that Mr. Mauro viewed each climb as a chance to better himself, and to become a stronger, happier person. He trained well to succeed in his climbs. He helped to raise money for his local Boys and Girls Club. Upon returning home, he gave inspiring talks to young people and adults alike, so that they could strive for a fulfilling life. Mr. Mauro even joined an improv group, which helped him to achieve his goal of happiness. There is some educational value to the book as well, as Mr. Mauro writes about important historical climbing events and people, and a taste of the local cultures of the countries he visited. An important lesson to take away from the book is to not passively let your problems consume you, but to face each problem one at a time.
As a personal account of Mr. Mauro's seven summit journey, there was really nothing to dislike about The Altitude Journals. It is definitely a book worth reading, especially if someone is facing some challenges in his/her life. It is a quick read and definitely not easy to put down. If there is something to dislike about the book, it would be that the reader is unable to be there with Mr. Mauro, enjoying the challenges and joys of his adventures!
Overall, I rate The Altitude Journals 4 out of 4 stars. I feel that its adventure will appeal to most readers, especially those who enjoy climbing, are thinking of pursuing their own summit attempts, or anyone who just enjoys a good climbing adventure. In addition, people who are struggling in life may find it to be inspiring because they will learn about how Mr. Mauro used climbing as a way of dealing with his own personal struggles. In reading the book, I did not notice any errors, so it appears to have been well-edited.
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4 out of 4 stars
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In The Altitude Journals, David J. Mauro recounts his various mountain-climbing experiences. It all began when his brother-in-law invited him to climb Denali with him. At the time facing a painful divorce, estrangement from his family, and hoping to find love again, Mr. Mauro decided to accept his brother-in-law’s offer. He trained, packed his bags, and headed off for his adventure.
However, what started out as one climbing adventure, later morphed into a personal quest for the courage to confront these inner struggles one “mountain” at a time. Mr. Mauro’s quest not only took him to Denali but later to Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro, Mt. Elbrus, Vinson Massif, Carstensz Pyramid, and finally, Mt. Everest. Drawing upon his personal journals, photos, and blogs, Mr. Mauro shares his adventures and takes the reader on a wonderful trip around the world, exploring new cultures and some of the most remote places on the planet.
Most likeable about The Altitude Journals is that Mr. Mauro viewed each climb as a chance to better himself, and to become a stronger, happier person. He trained well to succeed in his climbs. He helped to raise money for his local Boys and Girls Club. Upon returning home, he gave inspiring talks to young people and adults alike, so that they could strive for a fulfilling life. Mr. Mauro even joined an improv group, which helped him to achieve his goal of happiness. There is some educational value to the book as well, as Mr. Mauro writes about important historical climbing events and people, and a taste of the local cultures of the countries he visited. An important lesson to take away from the book is to not passively let your problems consume you, but to face each problem one at a time.
As a personal account of Mr. Mauro's seven summit journey, there was really nothing to dislike about The Altitude Journals. It is definitely a book worth reading, especially if someone is facing some challenges in his/her life. It is a quick read and definitely not easy to put down. If there is something to dislike about the book, it would be that the reader is unable to be there with Mr. Mauro, enjoying the challenges and joys of his adventures!
Overall, I rate The Altitude Journals 4 out of 4 stars. I feel that its adventure will appeal to most readers, especially those who enjoy climbing, are thinking of pursuing their own summit attempts, or anyone who just enjoys a good climbing adventure. In addition, people who are struggling in life may find it to be inspiring because they will learn about how Mr. Mauro used climbing as a way of dealing with his own personal struggles. In reading the book, I did not notice any errors, so it appears to have been well-edited.
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