Left for Dead: My Journey Home from Everest Audiobook (Unabridged)

" After reading Into Thin Air I wanted to read more about this tragedy. In one of the few epilogues in that book, Jon mentions Beck's book so I thought that I'd look it up. I got it last week and when I began the book it sucked me in. It was not quite as captivating as Into Thin Air but I think that is because he didn't focus on the tragedy much at all. He skimmed over it and then goes on to tell the readers how he got there (on Everest) and about his life in general. Even without the minute-by-minute detail (he states in the epilogue that he didn't do this because he felt the other books on the subject covered it enough) it is still a fascinating book and what Beck Weathers comes back from is still quite amazing. A definite must-read for the reader whom likes real-life drama. "

" This book was an excellent account of not only the expedition, but the personal demons Beck Weathers dealt with that made him go out again and again and again. "

" A worthwhile read, especially if you have read "Into Thin Air" and other accounts of that fateful season on Everest, but I thought the editing could have been tighter if nothing else. "

" I learned from reading this book is that everyone can do something out of their compfort zone. I think this book, was very amazing. It was a easy read and the chapters are very well layed out. "

" I liked this book too. After reading Into Thin Air I read this. I was glad I read them in this order so I could know more of what was happening. I thought there would be more details of what happened... "

" I still don't totally understand what motivates these people to pay upwards of $60,000 for a chance to die but I guess we constantly push ourselves to the limits of what the human body can endure. I'm amazed by the tenacity. "

" So terrifying. Miracles happen. Lucky he's wealthy! "

" This book was less about his experience on Everest, and more so about his life before and how he became the way he was when he went to Everest, and then his life after. It was interesting to hear from his wife how she felt at the same times too. "

" Wow ... finished this book on my Kindle in 1 week! I enjoyed this very much ... certainly recommended for anyone that also enjoyed Into Thin Air. "

" This is an adventure , the book takes you up the mountain, and back down, unbeleivable true story "

" Good addition to the true story, but only after reading Jon Krakauer's unforgettable book, Into Thin Air. "

" K and I just listened to this all the way to Glacier National Park and back. Riveting. In addition to his whole Everest experience, Beck talks about his wrestle with depression and several other climbs. "

" This book was pretty good. I love anything to do with Everest so I found the story excellent but the writing was just ok. "

" Simple writing, but a very inspiring account of Beck Weathers' back from the dead on Everest. "

" The frightening tale of a man left for dead and his miraculous survival is engaging, alarming, and sometimes I just couldn't put it down. The details of his life, all the way back into his childhood, got a little tedious for me. I found his portrayal of his wife as a ROCK of strength inspiring! "

" After reading "Into Thin Air", I wanted to read Beck Weathers' story about the same tragic climb up Everest. It was EXCELLENT! "

" Not the best writer or the best version of what happened on those days in '96 but still worth reading. Having seen him in person I was much more impressed with the talks he gave. That being said, what he survived thru is more amazing then most things you hear about. "

" This is Beck Weathers' autobiography. He was part of the 1996 Everest disaster and was the closest to death who actually survived. He looks upon his hardships with a sense of humor and the book is very funny at times. "

" This book really helps fill in the gaps from all of the other books written about the '96 Everest disaster. A must read! "

" Interesting for those already interested in the 1996 Everest tragedy, otherwise not a particularly great read. "

" I still don't totally understand what motivates these people to pay upwards of $60,000 for a chance to die but I guess we constantly push ourselves to the limits of what the human body can endure. I'm amazed by the tenacity. "

" Wow ... finished this book on my Kindle in 1 week! I enjoyed this very much ... certainly recommended for anyone that also enjoyed Into Thin Air. "

" This is Beck Weathers' autobiography. He was part of the 1996 Everest disaster and was the closest to death who actually survived. He looks upon his hardships with a sense of humor and the book is very funny at times. "

" A worthwhile read, especially if you have read "Into Thin Air" and other accounts of that fateful season on Everest, but I thought the editing could have been tighter if nothing else. "

" I bought this book to read the first half where Weathers describes his incredible journey through Everest and the attendant recovery. I have no interest in the second part where he discusses his weird addiction issues. I will likely never finish the book. "

" The frightening tale of a man left for dead and his miraculous survival is engaging, alarming, and sometimes I just couldn't put it down. The details of his life, all the way back into his childhood, got a little tedious for me. I found his portrayal of his wife as a ROCK of strength inspiring! "