Everest : Mountain Without Mercy by Broughton Coburn
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Book Reviews of Everest : Mountain Without Mercy
Book Review: A "Must" for your Everest Collection
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have a collection of books about Everest or mountain adventures in general, this book is a necessary addition. Being on the mountain at the same time of the disastrous 1996 climbs of Rob Hall's and Scott Fischer's expeditions adds extra interest to the book, and gives the reader still another perspective on that episode. But more valuable, the photographs (both related to the disaster, as well as of Everest and the surrounding countryside) give the reader a much better handle on what it looks like up there. They bring home, much more vividly, some of the risks and dangers that climbers undertake when they start that climb. A great book to read, and a great one to give as a gift for those you know who enjoy adventures or adventure reading such as this.Book Review: Mountain without mercy...myself without breath
Summary: 5 Stars
I was surprised that I could not give this book the rating 11. I am an amateur nature-lover, with the hobbies of climbing and hiking mountains. I was astonished by the adventures those people went through, climbing Mt. Everest, which is one of my goals of my whole life. Although the book did not contain informations about the preparation of the expedition the book was thrilling...made me more clearer to keep going and practising till I achieve my aim. I really loved the book and admired the people who had the possibilities to be there...on top of the world, only a few steps from God. My ever best book I have read. If anyone thinks the same, I am glad to chat or email with that person, so please give me a "call"Book Review: A Must Read!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are a Mt. Everest "groupie" like me, you need this book! After reading "Into Thin Air," I became fascinated with this mountain and the humans who try to conquer it every season. Next, I read "The Climb." I enjoyed both, but it wasn't until I saw "Everest: Mountain Without Mercy" that I really had a feel for the power and majesty of the mountain. The photographs are stunning. Finally, I could picture what I had read in the two previous books. The articles that are interspersed with the story of the IMAX expedition are also fascinating to read. Reading this book has been the culmination of my Everest trifecta! I highly recommend it to anyone who loves the mountain.Book Review: Excellent book!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this book! I've just started getting into backpacking and went to the library to get a backpacking book to read. I decided to look up books about Mount Everest. I chose this one because I had heard of the new IMAX movie coming out, and this was about the filming crew! I knew nothing about the book when I checked it out. After I started reading it, I couldn't stop! It was excellent! I like how they used a nice combination of Himilayan culture and climbing. I also liked the fact that both advanced and beginner climbers would like it. I have never climbed in my life, yet I understood the book very well, and better yet, REALLY enjoyed it! I give this book 5 stars all the way!Book Review: Beautiful book, from all angles
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has incredible pictures, and an incredible story. I was deeply taken by the humanity and bravery of the subjects of the book. I cannot wait to see the IMAX movie that they were involved in making. I also read Into Thin Air, which was great also, but told the story from a different angle. Mountain Without Mercy is aptly named, emphasizing the deep respect the local culture has for the mountains and the gods that they believe inhabit them. This book emphasizes how humans are subject to the will of nature, and that not all areas of the world are so easily conquered. I know I will never attempt to summit Everest, but I would love to see the views from Base Camp!!!