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.]
While emotionally scarred and in a state of self-pity, a life-changing opportunity presented itself. The author was just fresh from a divorce and was reflecting on how he has failed in marriage, just like his father. He was living at his sister’s place, feeling like a failure. Everything changed when his brother-in-law invited him to join a team that was going to climb Mount Denali. After reaching the first mountain summit, his ambitions were reignited. He realized this is a good opportunity to also concurrently climb his personal mountains. After the first climb, he set his eyes on the seven summits, a journey that proved to be promising in terms of adventure and self-growth.
The Altitude Journals is a very intriguing book written by David J Mauro. It is a beautiful account of how he climbed the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. To say I was not eager to know what is on the next page is an understatement because this book was just too binding. From the first page to the very last, it was an unusual nail-biter that I did not want to put down. What can I say? I love it when people find a way to bounce back from major setbacks in their lives.
This book was not just about the story of an individual who was among the first sixty-five Americans to conquer the seven world summits. It is a story about growth and healing, how an individual managed to navigate around a roadblock in his life. It took time for him to process all that he had been through, but a new quest prompted him to jump the hurdles and move forward. The plot of this book was comprehensive and smooth-flowing. It is hard to tell that this was the author’s first book. His writing is flawless; you might think he has several best-sellers.
I loved how the author was detailed. You can almost see everything through his eyes. The vivid descriptions allowed me to paint all the right mental pictures. It was almost like I was virtually experiencing all the adventures and risks of mountain climbing with him. It felt like I was there while he was facing all the deadly conditions in Antarctica while he was climbing Vinson Massif. While immersed in this book, you cannot help but root for the author to succeed in his personal journey of self-growth.
There is a lot of symbolism in this book that can spike conversations in book clubs. Mountains are beautiful things that are part of the landscape, but they are hard to climb. A mountain can also symbolize the hard circumstances in the life of an individual. The book offers a beautiful story that has the two intertwined.
There is nothing I disliked about this book. If anything, it exceeded my expectations. When I started reading it, I did not expect it to be as good as it turned out to be. It was professionally edited. With all that in mind, I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to adventure seekers and anyone who loves stories where people overcome their adversities.
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The Altitude Journals
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While emotionally scarred and in a state of self-pity, a life-changing opportunity presented itself. The author was just fresh from a divorce and was reflecting on how he has failed in marriage, just like his father. He was living at his sister’s place, feeling like a failure. Everything changed when his brother-in-law invited him to join a team that was going to climb Mount Denali. After reaching the first mountain summit, his ambitions were reignited. He realized this is a good opportunity to also concurrently climb his personal mountains. After the first climb, he set his eyes on the seven summits, a journey that proved to be promising in terms of adventure and self-growth.
The Altitude Journals is a very intriguing book written by David J Mauro. It is a beautiful account of how he climbed the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. To say I was not eager to know what is on the next page is an understatement because this book was just too binding. From the first page to the very last, it was an unusual nail-biter that I did not want to put down. What can I say? I love it when people find a way to bounce back from major setbacks in their lives.
This book was not just about the story of an individual who was among the first sixty-five Americans to conquer the seven world summits. It is a story about growth and healing, how an individual managed to navigate around a roadblock in his life. It took time for him to process all that he had been through, but a new quest prompted him to jump the hurdles and move forward. The plot of this book was comprehensive and smooth-flowing. It is hard to tell that this was the author’s first book. His writing is flawless; you might think he has several best-sellers.
I loved how the author was detailed. You can almost see everything through his eyes. The vivid descriptions allowed me to paint all the right mental pictures. It was almost like I was virtually experiencing all the adventures and risks of mountain climbing with him. It felt like I was there while he was facing all the deadly conditions in Antarctica while he was climbing Vinson Massif. While immersed in this book, you cannot help but root for the author to succeed in his personal journey of self-growth.
There is a lot of symbolism in this book that can spike conversations in book clubs. Mountains are beautiful things that are part of the landscape, but they are hard to climb. A mountain can also symbolize the hard circumstances in the life of an individual. The book offers a beautiful story that has the two intertwined.
There is nothing I disliked about this book. If anything, it exceeded my expectations. When I started reading it, I did not expect it to be as good as it turned out to be. It was professionally edited. With all that in mind, I give this book a rating of 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to adventure seekers and anyone who loves stories where people overcome their adversities.
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The Altitude Journals
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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