Everest : Mountain Without Mercy by Broughton Coburn
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Book Reviews of Everest : Mountain Without Mercy
Book Review: Great Info on the '96 Everest season
Summary: 5 Stars
In the National Geographic style, this coffee table size book, takes the accounts of the IMAX film team and tells the story of the '96 tradegies , the film team's contribution to the rescues and the team's climb that followed. The writing was easy to follow, although I skipped much of the Budhist parts since I wasn't too interested in the Budhist perspective. I watched the TV movie 'Into Thin Air' and felt that I was left hanging for more information. Everest: Mountain without Mercy filled in the gaps, with all the testimonies, the wonderful photos and the detailed maps.Book Review: Beautiful but educational!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been interested in high altitude mountain climbing for a while. This book has been a catalist in the classroom. Kids have no idea the risks taken by those who would climb such a mountain. When they see great photos of the reality of high altitude, it changes their perspective on life. Skate boarding/extreme sports are minimized when they see the frozen corps of someone who tried to summit Mt. Everest. Geography takes on a whole different perspective!!! I wish more teachers would tap into that extreme experience so many of our youth are grasping for.Book Review: Mt Everest: spectacular photography
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book for the photography alone: this is as close as I am ever likely to get to the Himalayas.
The photographs are spectacular, and I can see why so many people are challenged to want to make the journey to Base Camp if not further. Appearances can be deceptive: beautiful colour photographs portray a seemingly benevolent picture of Everest which is quite at odds with reality.
Recommended for those with an interest in the Himalayas as well as to those who admire beautiful photography.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
Book Review: Have you ever climbed a mountain?
Summary: 5 Stars
If you haven't this may make you want to. Either that or you will have a hard time walking to the high places in your yard. The details of the '96 tragedy on Everest in this book are amazing. In combination with the incredible photography and multiple points of view, it makes for a compelling, engrossing story. I borrowed a copy to read and devoured it in a week. It's a tough read in bed, but a must for any desk or coffee table. I have only seen previews for the film, but they are breathtaking. I'm counting down the days until I can go see it.Book Review: A top book-with an objective summary of the events of 1996
Summary: 5 Stars
I was loaned a copy of this book while staying at a lodge in Dingbouche, Nepal whilst on an Everest Base Camp trek. Having read 'Into Thin Air' and 'The Climb', both written from a personal perspective, it was enlightening to study the events of 1996 from an objective viewpoint. However that is only a portion of the book. The photography is breathtaking and the coverage of the culture/attractions of the country of Nepal is excellant. For anyone remotely interested in trekking/adventure/mountaineering this book is a 'must have'.