Beginnings from the Roof of the World

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If you launch a podcast about your love for books, it seems only right to make the inaugural episode about the book that officially turned you into a reader. For me, that book was Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. This book chronicles the disastrous 1996 Mt. Everest expedition where many died attempting to reach the "roof of the world". It was, and remains to this day, one of my favorite books, so well written and embraced by readers, regardless of the genre of book they prefer. In this episode, I talk about the background of the book, what makes it so special, and why this story has a timeless relevance. Where to find Jon Krakauer: Official website GoodReads Instagram Facebook Additional Reading - Books: "Climbing to Disaster" Galen Rowell "The Climb" by Anatoli Boukreev "Left for Dead: My Journey Home from Everest" by Beck Weathers Additional Reading - Articles: The 2015 Mount Everest Movie Is Missing These 11 Facts As he lay dying, Everest climber radios pregnant wife Everest actor used real recordings to 'touch the truth' ‘Everest’ Reality Check: How True Is Jake Gyllenhaal Drama Based on 1996 Climbing Tragedy?

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This episode was published on October 2, 2023.

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If you launch a podcast about your love for books, it seems only right to make the inaugural episode about the book that officially turned you into a reader. For me, that book was Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. This book chronicles the disastrous...

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