Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival by Joe Simpson Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival
Book Review: Unforgettable book
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best stories I've ever read. Having done some climbing and backcountry travel, Joe Simpson makes one feel weak and small after hearing it. And if a person can go through all that and not just give up and die, then almost anything's possible.Book Review: It reads like a hammy readers digest short story
Summary: 2 Stars
Mountaineers who almost die - who cares! Why did they climb the mountain in the first place...to have an interesting anecdote to bore their friends with.Book Review: A True Cliffhanger !
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was recommended to me by a climber on the way up Mt. Kilimanjaro. His description of the ledge scene, where the climbers dangled in mid-air for hours from their bivouac, was all I needed to hear to pick this book up. A must read for any thrill-seeker!Book Review: Edge of your seat excitement that reads like fiction
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not a mountain climber and have only been in the Swiss Alps once, but I was held captivated by this book from the first page to the last. The author's plight is motivational and inspirational. Very well written.Book Review: I've read it 3 times!
Summary: 5 Stars
Even if you know what happens you can't put this book down. "Touching the Void" prompts you to dip deep into your own "what if..." world. A "must read" for anyone who truly LIVES this one life we have. Climbing, heck even hiking, is not a pre-req to loving this book. Give as a gift and Joe's words will inspire everyone you know.