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Finding Elevation
Fear and Courage on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain
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Near the death zone on K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Lisa Thompson searched for the strength to continue climbing. Her choices were clear: give in to her doubts and descend or push past her own limits and continue up the mountain's steep face.
Defiance had provoked Thompson to enter the male-dominated world of high-altitude mountaineering, but defiance could only take her so far. After a harrowing battle with cancer, Lisa realised she needed to understand what motivated her to take greater and greater risks in the mountains. Finding Elevation chronicles Thompson's path from novice climber to world-class mountaineer, as she becomes the second American woman to summit K2, which is considered by many to be the most dangerous mountain in the world.
More than a climbing memoir, Finding Elevation is a deeply personal examination of motivation and the human spirit. It is a story of what can happen when we finally stop letting others define our limits and instead trust that we are capable of more. In this inspiring book, Thompson reaches beyond the mountain to tell a story of heartbreak, resilience, and the discovery that we are responsible for defining our own boundaries, finding our own happiness, and facing our fears head-on.
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Finding Elevation by Lisa Thompson is highly praised for its inspiring narrative and honest exploration of personal and physical challenges. Reviewers commend Thompson's ability to articulate the struggles and triumphs of high-altitude mountaineering, with themes of self-discovery and determination standing out. The memoir resonates with readers interested in both climbing and overcoming life’s obstacles, depicted with raw emotion and motivational insights.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781954854673
Publisher: Girl Friday Productions
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 February 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Girl Friday Productions
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 244
About the Author
Lisa Thompson is a mountaineer, cancer survivor, and sought-after speaker and coach. Growing up in the flat, humid farmlands of Illinois, she relied on adventure as a distraction, always knowing that she’d someday leave her hometown for something bigger. She soon became the first person in her extended family to graduate from college. She worked for twenty-five years as an engineer and in leadership roles at technology companies. Since she began climbing in 2008, Lisa has summited some of the most challenging mountains in the world, including Everest. She has completed the Seven Summits, reaching the top of the highest peak of each of the seven continents. Through her company, Alpine Athletics, and other platforms, Lisa shares her message of strength and resilience with corporate and private groups worldwide. She lives in Seattle with her golden retriever, Chevy, who loves the mountains almost as much as she does. You can learn more about Lisa at www.lisaclimbs.com.
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