Discuss Rob Hall's decision not to turn around by 2:00 as he had stipulated but to help Doug Hansen reach the summit. Much like Krakauer's other book, Into the Wild, many readers lacked sympathy for the climbers and were angered by their lack of skill and the carelessness of the guides who attempted to get them to the top, letting a hefty fee get in the way of sound judgment. Also, from an environmental standpoint, how the explorers treat the mountain and the people who live there is discussion worthy.ġ. It's an emotionally charged story which opens up many opportunities for discussion as the author tells of the decisions made along the way to the top.

This story is only one man's account of the trek to the summit of Mount Everest. With any disaster, especially when tragedy strikes, comes a difference of opinion. He tells of the agony of the climb and the guilt he carries since returning from the trip.

As the author recounts the journey, his voice is sincere and somewhat tortured. I wanted to learn more about the mechanics of climbing Mount Everest and the people who would attempt the climb. I found myself googling terms like sea level, highest peaks, oxygen at the top of a Mount Everest, etc. I've heard the stories of Mount Everest in school and the news but was quite surprised to learn how commercial and costly climbing the mountain is, not to mention the training that's required. Several members of that expedition lost their lives, and the survivors lives were forever altered. INTO THIN AIR by Jon Krakauer is the actual story of a climbing exhibition to the top of Mount Everest gone terribly wrong. I'm genuinely fascinated and maybe a bit envious of the discipline and stamina it takes to accomplish this endeavor. I think what drew me to the book in the first place is I can't imagine why anyone would put themselves through the physical challenge and pain of climbing Mount Everest. PBR Book Review: (by- Andrea ) I know this is an older book, but I desperately want to see the movie, and I always try to read the book first.

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