{"title":"Junko Tabei","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Junko Tabei, a trailblazing mountaineer who shattered ceilings and scaled peaks both literally and metaphorically. Known for her indomitable spirit and unparalleled achievements, Tabei was the first woman to summit Mount Everest in 1975. Her adventures transcended mere physical conquests, offering profound insights into human resilience and determination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find compelling works like \u003cem\u003eHonouring High Places\u003c\/em\u003e, which provides a moving account of her journeys across some of the world's most formidable mountains. These books fall under the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, narrating not just the challenges Tabei faced in harsh terrains, but also the societal expectations she defied along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough these narratives, readers will gain an intimate glimpse into Tabei's life, motivations, and the undying passion that propelled her upwards. Perfect for those yearning for inspiration or a deeper understanding of what it means to push beyond limits, Junko Tabei's works are a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Discover a legacy of courage and tenacity that continues to elevate hearts and minds across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"honouring-high-places-by-junko-tabei-9781771605274","title":"Honouring High Places","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA collection of stories and reflections based on the memoirs of Junko Tabei (1939–2016), the first woman to climb Mount Everest and the Seven Summits.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew in paperback, \u003ci\u003eHonouring High Places\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling collection of highlights from Junko Tabei's stirring life that she considered important, inspiring, and interesting to mountaineering culture. Until now, her works have been available only in Japanese, and RMB is honoured to be sharing these profound and moving stories with the English-speaking world for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection opens on Mount Everest, where the first all-women's expedition is met with disaster but pushes on against all odds. The story then shifts to the early years of Tabei's life and reflects on her countryside childhood as a frail girl with no talent for sport, and cultural expectations that ignored her passion for mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith reminiscences of the early days of female climbers on Everest, the deaths of fellow mountaineers, Tabei's pursuit of Mount Tomur, a cancer diagnosis, and efforts to restore a love for nature in the surviving youth of the Fukushima earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011, this beautifully curated collection of essays captures the essence of a notable time and the strength of character of one of the 20th and 21st centuries' female mountaineering pioneers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843944796396,"sku":"9781771605274","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21096523482818.jpg?v=1758821698"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/junko-tabei.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}