Touching the Void

By Joe Simpson

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Average Rating: (See all reviews) Format: Paperback, 176 pages, New edition Edition Other Information: illustrations, portraits Published In: United Kingdom, 01 January 1998 Quantity Available: 348 Ships within 6-12 days An account of the ascent of the 21,000ft Siula Grande peak in the Peruvian Andes. Joe Simpson and his climbing partner, Simon Yates, had achieved the summit before the first disaster struck. What happened and how they dealt with the psychological traumas that resulted is the subject of this book. Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0099771012 EAN: 9780099771012 Dimensions: 19.0 x 13.0 centimeters

A very inspirational read. Simpson tells the story of a very near-death experience in an engaging way and really lets the reader understand the journey he made, and what happened to his mind and body. He carefully explains how Yates made the fateful decision, and allows the reader to understand that he never had any other choice. Definitely one for the shelf at home.

I just loved this man's story!! I can't believe it actually happened! This man's absolutely amazing story of survival will live in my mind for a long, long time. His courage and bravery was amazing, beating the odds to survive after falling down a glacier. This is a must have for everyone out there! If you don't like books, see the movie, because you just have to hear this story.