High Crimes (Abridged): The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed Audiobook

" Harrowing account of how climbers, in their quest to get to the top, oftentimes pass by others obviously in trouble. Focuses on the case of a doctor who hires a guide he doesn't know much about, and how the guide just leaves the doctor when he becomes disoriented. "

" Journalist Michael Kodas describes how the quest for the top of the world has become commercialized and, only too often, dishonest. He describes thefts (which in the circumstances can easily lead to a climber's death), falsification of qualifications at all levels from the Sherpas to the wealthy dilettantes who attempt the summit. "

" A little clunky, but fascinating take on the shocking crimes that take place on Mount Everest. "

" I read this for a nonfiction RA study group and found it fascinating. As more and more people attempt to climb Mount Everest, the opportunities for deceit and misrepresentation escalate. I loved Into Thin Air , and this just gave me more behind the scenes glimpses into what is involved in climbing Everest. "

" The author offers an interesting, if depressing, look at mountain climbing, but the book's organization is lacking. When he was discussing his own attempts to climb Everest, I kept hoping there was some attempt to be objective. "

" Loved this story of how scary realities of how greed effects nature. "

" I really enjoy books about Everest. This one exposes the greedy underbelly of many climbing expeditions that have taken over the climbing experience. "

" Excellent! Whether or not you are into mountain climbing (I'm not), this is a thrilling adventure that is also an eye-opener about the sport of ascending Everest. Couldn't put it down! It's a nice match to the earlier Into Thin Air. "

" this takes you into the commercialism of everest. lies,greed,theft and death are all a part of it. i used to think i wanted to go to there. i've now think tibet and nepal are very dicey trips. "

" Anyone who loved _Into Thin Air_ by Jon Krakauer will enjoy this book. It discusses the changing character of high mountain climbing and the people who risk their lives for the chance to stand on top of the world. "

" Read earlier this month. Interesting and appalling - there are many, many climbers who have no business whatsoever being on Everest. This inspired me to pick up Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air," a wrenching read. "

" It got kind of drawn out at the end, but overall, this was a good book. Interesting story about what is going on at the top of everest. "

" I am fascinated by Mount Everest and this book reveals the gritty underbelly and shady characters of Everest. A must read for Everest fans. "

" This is an incredible account of all kinds of bad things that happen on and around mount everest. This is not a book just for climbers. You can die so many ways. A great read. I recomend it to everyone. "

" I picked this book up because I was watching the tv show on Discovery about climbing Mt Everest. This book blew my mind. I was shocked to read some of the stories in here. Who knew so much was going on up on top of that mountain. "

" A must read for anyone interested in any sort of high-altitude expedition. What a crazy business! Death, lies, sabotage, thievery, etc. In these life and death situations, you assume that you pay a guide to assist you--not to kill you! "

" For those of you who, like me, still have that trip to Everest in the back of your mind, this is a good read to snap you back to reality. "

" Interesting, but too depressing. No wonder. Am surprised I actually got through the book without just stopping. "

" If you like mountain climbing stories, this is interesting, but it could have been trimmed down. Too much of the author's venting about his own bad experience on Everest "