High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Unforgiving Places | 
pickBecause I recently read Lou Kasischke‘s book about being on Everest during the 1996 devastating Everest climb, I went to the library to find books by folks who had been there at the same time. Krakauer was a second reading. Breashears has 2 chapters on it. Interesting to read the slightly different views they have on the event. All three books were captivating and I watched a zillion videos about it too. Early May is the window to climb. 🤞
pickI vividly remember seeing the 1998 “Everest” IMAX film and being astounded by the images captured by the climbing team. So when I stumbled across director David Breashears‘ memoir, I rewatched the film and then devoured the book overnight. I expected climbing thrills and Himalayan adventure (both excellent here), but the introspection about the author‘s abusive father and painful marriage breakdown surprised and moved me. This was a great read.
