Kate's review
High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Unforgiving Places
by David Breashears
Kate's review
High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Unforgiving Places by David Breashears
Kate's review
rating:
David Breashears' book had what my last book (Left for Dead) did not... lots of material that was actually worth writing about! David Breashears has an incredible collection of anecdotes and stories to tell, especially from his youth, because he led exactly the kind of life that leads to the best stories: he took risks, followed his passions, and pursued his art. He also has an incredible way with words, so that not only is the content of the book interesting, but the narrative is insightful and often poetic. Breashers' reaction to and observations about the 1996 Everest disaster (he was part of the first team to summit after the disaster) was the most moving account I've read yet - and I've read many at this point. This is potentially the best climbing book I've read so far.
