Coffey, Maria
Where the Mountain Casts Its Shadow
- ISBN 13:
- 9780312339012
- author:
- Coffey, Maria
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Griffin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.4 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Sports
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Maria Coffey's Where the Mountain Casts Its Shadow is a powerful and affecting exploration of the personal costs of extreme adventure. The spouses, parents, and children of renowned climbers share their stories, revealing the dark side of this alluring obsession. Through intimate portraits and interviews with top climbers and their loved ones, Coffey exposes the conflicting beauty, passion, and devastation that can accompany high-altitude pursuits. She explores what drives individuals to risk their lives in pursuit of adventure, and the consequences that follow - from exhilarating highs to inevitable lows, stress, and the constant threat of bereavement. This book offers a unique insight into the world of mountaineering, shedding light on the lives shattered by climbing accidents and the families left behind.
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