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Lädt ... A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyondvon Jim Whittaker
  
Keine Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.  JBGUSA | Jan 2, 2023 |    ) breic | Mar 1, 2021 | I've read far better books about his K2 expeditions (Galen Rowell's excellent "In the Throne Room of the Mountain Gods" and Rick Ridgeway's "The Last Step".... both are phenomenal) but it was interesting to finally hear about the expeditions from Whittaker, who was their leader. He glosses over some of the conflicts that are so central to the other books, but he does mention them and give his take. The most fascinating parts of the book come at the beginning as he details how he got into climbing and his ascent of Everest. Overall, this is a solid book (with great pictures to boot) but certainly not a standout amongst mountaineering books. (  ) amerynth | Jan 31, 2014 | ) dickcraig | Sep 24, 2007 | Zeige 4 von 4 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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There have been many firsts in Jim Whittaker's life. He was the first North American to summit Mount Everest. As the first manager and employee, and ultimately the CEO, of fledgling Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), he guided the company through years of record-setting growth. He guided Bobby Kennedy up the newly named Mount Kennedy, helping him to become the first person to summit the Canadian peak. He lead the first and only International Peace Climb, which put climbers from the U.S., Russia, and China on the summit of Everest in the name of world peace.Contrary to what many people might think, Jim Whittaker's career neither began nor culminated with that famous first ascent of Everest. His achievement on Everest and his many successes before and after are, rather, the natural outcome of a life driven by a passion for outdoor adventure combined with strong leadership qualities and a commitment to making a difference. In A Life on the Edge, readers will discover a true hero -- someone who inspires others to seek challenges in their own lives. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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As usual I have quibbles. While he goes through the motions of blaming his divorce from his wife, his split with REI and a post-REI business failure on himself, he backhandedly shifts the blame to others. In the case of his business fialure this seems justified; his partner was a thief. In the others I cannot believe that he didn't have more of a role.
With many autobiographies I sense puffery and self-justification. That isn't quite asa prevalent here. Jim Whittaker overall seems like a giant of a man and the book is well worth reading.. (