Alone on the Wall (Expanded)

Alone on the Wall (Expanded) | Alex Honnold

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After visiting Yosemite a year ago, and seeing El Capitan, @AmyK1 and I watched the documentary "Free Solo" on the plane on the way home. Probably the most impressive athletic feat in history, Alex Honnold, climbed the cliff with no ropes, no aid tools. This book is a history of Honnold's career in rock climbing, now expanded to include his account of the Freerider solo. Honnold is a good writer, but a climbing glossary would be beneficial.

Bigcountry15 Not only is Alex an impressive athlete, but he also uses his wealth and fame to make a difference in the world through his Honnold Foundation. Follow him on Instagram for more information and some awesome photos from his climbs. 4y

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Bigcountry15

Alone on the Wall (Expanded) | Alex Honnold

"I started up the climb shortly after dawn."

#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl

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AmyK1

Alone on the Wall (Expanded edition) | Alex Honnold

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This would probably be great for anyone who is interested in climbing. It has a lot of detailed descriptions of Alex‘s climbs that I found extremely boring. I watched Free Solo on the way home from Yosemite last year and that was excellent. What he does is amazing. I just don‘t really need a book about it. But it was a gift from my sweet SIL after we told her about our trip.

Book 12 for #bookspinbonanza @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks My brother lives in Seattle and has gotten way into climbing over the last few years, so I imagine this book is a lot like him telling me about his climbs... not quite as exciting as actually being there 😂 5y

AmyK1 @TheAromaofBooks sounds about right! 😂 5y

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AmyK1

Alone on the Wall | Alex Honnold

1. Yes. Views change when I know more about a person and how they got to where they are.
2. A Long Way Gone
3. Tagged. It‘s book 12 for #bookspinbonanza and I‘ll be reading it sometime this week. It was a Christmas gift from my SIL.

#sundayfunday @ozma.of.oz

BookmarkTavern Alone on the Wall looks fascinating! Thanks for sharing! 5y

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snaxolotl

Alone on the Wall | Alex Honnold

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If you follow Alex Honnold‘s career at all, I don‘t see how you could find this book interesting. It‘s essentially a memoir of all the major things Alex has done, but you probably already know much of it from YouTube, Reel Rock, climbing magazines etc.

bookitaabuku

Alone on the Wall | Alex Honnold

Things that seem prohibitively hard when you look at the scale of the total problem, but more reasonable once you start to chip away at it.

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bookitaabuku

Alone on the Wall | Alex Honnold

"...just because something is precious doesn't mean you have to baby it. Just like suburbanites who have shiny new SUV that they are afraid to dent. What's the point in having an amazing vehicle if you're afraid to drive it?

I'm trying to take my vehicle to new and interesting places. And I try my very best not to crash, but at least I take it out."

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