pickA beautifully written book on the history of mountains and mountaineering. MacFarlane has invested a great amount of research and emotion in writing this book and it is a must-have in every mountain-lover‘s library. The book delves into how mountains were perceived 200-300 years ago and traces the evolution of mountaineering in the West‘s imagination to the present day. A must read with exquisite prose.
pickI am a sucker for anything Everest. Mostly because I could never imagine climbing (you legit climb to the cruising altitude of a jetliner!) But I also feel humanity just doesn't belong on that mountain. And yet.. my dorky self can't walk away from a book on the subject. This was very good. And nerve wracking. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks
pick#fridaynightshare #naturalitsy #midwintersolace this is my favorite more recent winter nonfiction. I have been in a rabbit hole of Everest books for several years. This guy was funny, and his accent was fantastic on audio. I had to stop walking and put my hands on my knees when he described defecating in his own hood on the mountain. It probably “was the best of times and the worst of times” for Fergus. 😂
Rereading for IRL bookclub and it‘s just as thrilling! The first time I listened to the audio edition, but I appreciate the photos and maps in the print version.
pickDay 3 of #12Booksof2023 is for this audiobook, which was a hit for both me and my husband during a road-trip. It also sparked continued interest in Everest throughout the year, always a good sign!
pickI love stories of survival and death in extreme environments and this book collected several plus added the stories of the loved ones back home. Some of the writing is so beautiful and haunting I keep reading pieces out loud to anyone who will listen.
