Weathers, Beck

Left for Dead: My Journey Home from Everest

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ISBN 13:: 9780751530858
author:: Weathers, Beck
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Sphere
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 286
Dimensions:: 129mm X 195mm
Genre:: Biography: general
Condition:: New
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Beck Weathers' harrowing account of his 1996 Everest disaster is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for survival and resilience. After going snow-blind in the Death Zone, Weathers was left for dead by his fellow climbers, but he drew upon inner reserves of determination and courage to make it back down the mountain. With the help of an extraordinary Nepalese helicopter pilot, Weathers overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to reach safety. However, this ordeal marked only the beginning of a new battle: rebuilding his life with a family he had taken for granted for too long. This gripping true story is a powerful exploration of the human condition, revealing the complexities and challenges that can arise when we are pushed to our limits.

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