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- My Life’s Journey to the Top of Everest
- Narrated by: Ben Fogle
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
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Publisher's Summary
My eyes lifted to the horizon and the unmistakable snowy outline of Everest.
Everest, the mountain of my childhood dreams. A mountain that has haunted me my whole life. A mountain I have seen hundreds of times in photographs and films but never in real life.
In April 2018, seasoned adventurer Ben Fogle and Olympic cycling gold medallist Victoria Pendleton, along with mountaineer Kenton Cool, took on their most exhausting challenge yet – climbing Everest for the British Red Cross to highlight the environmental challenges mountains face. It would be harrowing and exhilarating in equal measure as they walked the fine line between life and death 8,000 metres above sea level.
For Ben, the seven-week expedition into the death zone was to become the adventure of a lifetime, as well as a humbling and enlightening journey. For his wife Marina, holding the family together at home, it was an agonising wait for news. Together, they dedicated the experience to their son, Willem Fogle, stillborn at eight months.
Cradling little Willem to say goodbye, Ben and Marina made a promise to live brightly. To embrace every day. To always smile. To be positive and to inspire. And from the depths of their grief and dedication, Ben’s Everest dream was born.
Up, from here the only way was Up.
Part memoir, part thrilling adventure, Ben and Marina’s account of his ascent to the roof of the world is told with their signature humour and warmth, as well as with profound compassion.
Critic Reviews
"A pleasant and lyrical read." (Guardian)
"Written with wit and affection, this light-hearted, yet stirring narrative entertains and inspires with equal measure." (Countryside Magazine)
"Fogle's typical adventure-style storytelling keeps the narrative light and entertaining." (Independent)
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- Anonymous User
- 31-12-2022
Love this
So many lessons for life! So many true moments, so much pathos and determination. A brilliant read with events I’m awed at on so many levels. Ben Fogle is an icon and a superb writer.
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- Ben Kelly
- 05-01-2019
Enjoyed much more than I thought I would
Ben and Marina have written a honest and heartfelt book about their life and the journey to climb Mt Everest. I enjoyed the two sides of the story being shared . I have gained even more respect for this wonderful couple.
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- Dan
- 04-02-2021
What a book
Marina made me cry when she talked about the phone call with Ben when he got to the top of the world. The writing is so good, so real. It almost feels relatable. Ben Fogle continues to inspire.
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- puppy lover
- 27-04-2019
my review
was a great story. frustrating part was how's the author kept distressing into other stories not related to the climb but about his life somewhere else then his wife cuts in and talk about her feeling. like watching a movie about to get to critical point and then a commercial cuts in. the actuall climb story was great.
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