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Great read, impossible to put down	Customer Rating:
This is a well written account of an amazing year on Everest but climbing the highest peak on the planet is only half of it. This book opens the door into the darkest recesses of the human mind and shows the extraordinary determination, mental strength and overriding will to survive that we as humans are capable of. Perhaps strange but it made me want to climb a mountain!

Fantastic Book	Customer Rating:
Really enjoyed this - honestly is the best book I've read in a long time. Very well written, fascinating book, mixture between the history of the mountain and the events of 2006. I read it twice in one week. Highly recommended.

Not just black and white

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This is an extremely well written book, that doesn't simplify the story into 'heroes and villains' as the mainstream media do. Unlike 'into thin air' or 'the climb', this isn't a first person account, which enables a more rounded and objective view of the circumstances and benefits from Heil's journalistic approach. Those who have seen the Discovery 'Everest' series featuring Russell Brice will also find it an interesting companion piece, as it gives behind the scenes details regarding the expedition featured in the programme. Highly recommended.