My Father, Frank

by Tony Smythe

Frank was an absent father when Tony and his brothers were growing up. This is an attempt, reluctantly taken up at first, to get to know who this man was, who created unique success out of multiple disadvantages, skewed relationships and failures.

Genres: Mountaineering

324 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2013

Reviews

[Martin Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Over the years I had collected Frank Smythe books from second hand or mountaineering book specialists. I found this biography by his son fascinating as it gave a whole new perspective on the author's extraordinary life, very different to the person I had pictured through reading his books!

[Graham Vasey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book well written by Tony Smythe who is thoughtful and adjective throughout. The book is a great insight into life and career a a mountaineer and photographer.