Annapurna
A Woman's Place
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Narrated by:
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Eileen Stevens
About this listen
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 PublishingWhat listeners say about Annapurna
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- sophiek
- 21-07-2022
Enjoyed this book
This book was never boring. It was interesting to see the level of sexism in the 70’s and I am so glad I was little at the time and didn't experience it. If this was the case now I would have spent my life being mad at all the men. Anyhow, a few comments: why do Americans think that the rest of the world understands feet and pounds? We don't, and if you are an author wanting to appeal to readers which are not American please do some research and provide the equivalents in metric.
What’s the point having Sherpas for help when they do whatever they want anyway!
The porters who were carrying the packs all they did was extort the climbers for money and equipment so they don’t walk away is appalling. Was that because they were women and thought they could get away with it? not sure but I don't think I like them very much.
All in all it was a sad story like most climbing expeditions that have members die but a great story to hear.
Narration: excellent.
Verdict: I would recommend this book to people who climb or are interested in climbing.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Jane
- 11-11-2021
Wouldn't recommend
It was only the last 90 mins that the book got interesting.
All the prep work for the trip just went on and on and the constant disputes with the Sherpa's did not add anything to the story.
The narrator was boring and didn't give any life to the story.
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