The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest Audiobook

" This book is another version of what happened on the tragic climb of Everest when several climbers were killed. If you read 'Into Thin Air' you will realize that the author of this book was on the same expedition. 'Into Thin Air' is not very kind to Anatoli who wrote this book. I think he published his version to try to redeem himself. "

" I read this after reading Krakauer's "Into thin Air" and coming away feeling as if it were only one side of the story. Boukreev may have been the most talented climber on the mountain in 1996 and offers his own take on the tragedy. "

" There is no doubt that this author was the cause of the tragedy he writes about. He failed to stay with the people he was guiding and failed to keep himself strong by using oxygen and returned to his tent and slept while people were dying on the mountain. His story here doesn't jive with the facts. "

" A different perspective on the 1996 Everest expedition, contradicting the one presented by John Krakauer in his 'Into Thin Air'... "

" For those who love the mountains and especially Mount Everest, it is a good read. It's a clarification by ace mountaineer boukreev and an attempt to tell the real story about the mount everest summit assault of '96 when several mountaineers died despite his heroic efforts to rescue people in dangerous circumstances. very interesting bits about how important Is preparedness, planning and decision making for success not just in mountaineering. must read for all who ever want to climb mountains in the Himalayas. "

" Read this if you liked Into Thin Air, or if you like burly Russian climbers "

" Interesting in the context of another perspective on the 1996 Everest disaster, but it frequently reads like a 255 page disclaimer. If you're interested in understanding what went wrong on Everest in 1996, there are several firsthand accounts - this book included - both written & in film. I suggest looking at all of them that are available to you, with an eye to understanding, rather than to assigning blame. "

" I LOVE real life stories about adventures on Everest! Probably because I'll never attempt a summit....I like my fingers, toes and nose to stay right where they are! "

" This is another account of the 1996 disaster on Everest. I enjoyed it. "

" mountain climbers are insane "

" Interesting counter-story to Into Thin Air. "

" If you read Into Thin Air by Krakauer, you have to read this for a different perspective. "

" An amazing story with good tips for safe hiking--on Everest or otherwise... "

" Written shortly after Into Thin Air...it didn't nearly elicit the same feelings. Boukreev wanted to clear up some items that were missed in the other book...the story may be truer, but the writing lacks. "

" Much better than "Into Thin Air" by Krakauer. Of course, this one is true so that helps. "

" An interesting alternate perspective of the tragic few days on Mount Everest depicted by John Krakauer in "Into Thin Air". "

" This was an awesome counterpoint to Krakauar's Into Thin Air. Put the two together to get a more rounded and interesting view of what happened. "

" I have just started this book. I am loving the book. I am on page 114 of 257. I finelly finished this book. I enjoyed it alot but one has to understand a little about Mt. Everest to understand this book as it is coming from a single climber and the struggles he went through. "

" interesting counterpoint to the best selling 'into thin air' "

" Response to Krakauer's, 'Into Thin Air.' Highly recommended if you found IHA a worthwhile read. Anatoli's broken english adds credence to his retelling of the tragedy that happened on Everest. "

" I didn't realize this was a rebuttal to Into Thin Air until I was a bit in. Laboriously detailed but interesting. Turned out to be quite good as an audiobook. "

" Very defensive account from Anatoli Boukreev about Everest 1996 disaster. A good book to see bigger picture and different view "

" Great book. Cleared up what Krakauer got wrong. "

" I haven't finished reading this book, but so far I love it. "

" Great to read after Into Thin Air to get another perspective on the tragedy that happened on Everest. "

" Another great climbing book about the disaster and events on Mt. Everest - read Into Thin Air for another climbers point of view about the events that happened!! "

" Not as well written as Into Thin Air but gives an equally compelling explanation of the events, from an expert who ended up in a place where many of those around him shouldn't have been. "