Simpson, Joe

Touching the Void

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ISBN 13:: 9780099771012
author:: Simpson, Joe
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1998
Pages:: 176
Genre:: Climbing & mountaineering
Condition:: New
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Touching The Void is a heart-stopping account of a harrowing adventure in the Peruvian Andes. In June 1995, Joe Simpson and his climbing partner reached the summit of the remote Siula Grande, but their journey took a devastating turn when Simon was forced to make a life-or-death decision. The book is a testament to the power of friendship and survival, as Joe recounts the terrifying events that led to his near-fatal fall and the psychological traumas that followed. With unflinching honesty, Joe shares the story of his ordeal, revealing the extreme conditions and the human spirit that ultimately helped him to recover. This gripping narrative is a worthwhile read for anyone who enjoys true stories of adventure and survival.

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