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Annapurna

Written by: Arlene Blum, Maurice Herzog - foreword
Narrated by: Eileen Stevens
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In August 1978, 13 women left San Francisco for the Nepal Himalayas to make history as the first Americans - and the first women - to scale the treacherous slopes of Annapurna I, the world's 10th highest peak. Expedition leader Arlene Blum here tells their dramatic story: the logistical problems, storms, and hazardous ice climbing; the conflicts and reconciliations within the team; the terror of avalanches that threatened to sweep away camps and climbers.

On October 15, two women and two Sherpas at last stood on the summit - but the celebration was cut short, for two days later, the two women of the second summit team fell to their deaths.

Never before has such an account of mountaineering triumph and tragedy been told from a woman's point of view. By proving that women had the skill, strength, and courage necessary to make this difficult and dangerous climb, the 1978 Women's Himalayan Expedition's accomplishment had a positive impact around the world, changing perceptions about women's abilities in sports and other arenas. And Annapurna: A Woman's Place has become an acknowledged classic in the annals of women's achievements - a story of challenge and commitment told with passion, humor, and unflinching honesty.

©1980, 1998, 2018 Arlene Blum (P)2018 Blackstone Publishing Outdoors & Nature Witty Inspiring
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I was surprised how this book so eloquently captured my attention. I felt as though I was there with the women, during each trial of the mountain.

An easy and inspiring listen for a quick reality check on whats important in life.

Surprising

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it was a slow start at the beginning but then it told a fantastic story of these amazing women.

Women of True Grit

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Loved it all. Thoroughly. Though the foreword gave away too much of the story details

Loved it.

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Loved, loved, LOVED! An inspiring story with an inspiring group of women. I am now fascinated and scared of Annapurna

A Woman’s Place Is On Top

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i don't say that negatively. this is a review by a man. it was extremely interesting and sometimes a little to much detail about things that could probably skip. having daughters and married this doesn't surprise me. incredible achievement and I will share this story with my girls. I wish the reader read in the tones appropriate for the scene but overall worth a listen

a book for women

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