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Binding: HardcoverEAN: 9780091795726 ISBN: 0091795729 Label: Hutchinson Manufacturer: Hutchinson Number Of Pages: 288 Publication Date: May 01, 2008 Publisher: Hutchinson Studio: Hutchinson Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Couldn't put it down...Whether you are into climbing on not - you will struggle not to enjoy this book. A gripping account of exploration in Patagonia, Norway and Alaska in a vivid writing style that takes you right into the world of a climber at the top of his game. The book eloquently describes a first hand account of some of the greatest challenge in modern climbing, in addition to taking you through the personal struggle of coming to terms with loosing a friend to the sport. A truly riveting read and you shouldn't start it unless you have time to finish. Rating:  - Not As Good As The First OneI thoroughly enjoyed "Learning To Breath" as it dealt with the people involved in climbing and the author's pre-climbing history. This volume rather dwells on the tragic events at the end of the author's Changabang ascent and to be frank, drifts rather aimlessly to a conclusion. The conclusion, unsurprisingly is that climbing is a dangerous but as a climber he decides to carry on climbing er... that's it. The style and format is similar to that of Joe Tasker in Savage Arena and it is apparent the author is a fan - no bad thing in itself but any potential buyer may be better off spending a few quid on a second hand copy of Tasker's book. Or for that matter the author's first. Rating: - climbingbrilliant read even for non climbers, unlike the first novel which told of how he became a climber this is mostly all climbing. but he writes with purpose and makes you want to read more. gripping stuff.  Try searching the Internet for "Thin White Line" or Ebay for "Thin White Line". You might also be interested in the following great products:
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