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by Anatoli Boukreev (Author), G.Weston Dewalt (Author) "A star, one that didn't belong, appeared in the night sky over the Himalaya in March 1996 ..." (more)
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The Climb is Russian mountaineer Anatoli Boukreev's account of the harrowing May 1996 Mount Everest attempt, a tragedy that resulted in the deaths of eight people. The book is also Boukreev's rebuttal to accusations from fellow climber and author Jon Krakauer, who, in his bestselling memoir, Into Thin Air, suggests that Boukreev forfeited the safety of his clients to achieve his own climbing goals. Investigative writer and Climb coauthor G. Weston DeWalt uses taped statements from the surviving climbers and translated interviews from Boukreev to piece together the events and prove to the reader that Boukreev's role was heroic, not opportunistic. Boukreev refers to the actions of expedition leader Scott Fischer throughout the ascent, implying that factors other than the fierce snowstorm may have caused this disaster. This new account sparks debate among both mountaineers and those who have followed the story through the media and Krakauer's book. Readers can decide for themselves whether Boukreev presents a laudable defense or merely assuages his own bruised ego. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This is a first-person account of the tragic climbing experience in May 1996 on Mount Everest that left eight hikers dead and several others struggling to stay alive. Boukreev, a top-rated high-altitude climber originally from the Soviet Union, uses notes and memories recorded only five days after the tragic events to tell what happened on the world's highest mountain. He writes partly in response to other best-selling accounts (e.g., Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, LJ 1/97). From the first chapter, as members of the ill-fated group meet and organize for the climb, to the last chapter, which raises questions still unanswered, a detailed, day-by-day description of this chilling tale is given. Fast-paced and easy to read, Boukreev's story of adventure and survival will remain in the reader's memory long after the book is finished. Recommended for public libraries.
-?Stephanie Papa, Baltimore Cty. Circuit Court Law Lib.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Read this First, Jan 27 2004
By "julie-amazon" (Sunnyvale, CA United States) - See all my reviews
I purposefully chose to read The Climb first - as Into Thin Air appeared to be so commercially processed and accepted-as-fact in the public's eye - I felt the underdog perhaps could use some support and I wanted to give Boukreev my attention. It is human nature that "first impressions" last, or are stronger in our minds ... getting a second viewpoint (reading another's story of the events) hopefully aids in weighing the two men's recollections. However, one cannot help but be a bit biased towards their first read.

The book is excellent. I consider myself a slow reader, and yet for my pace, I did very well and finished in 4 days. I couldn't put it down for too long. It reads like a diary, includes much narrative, and a transcript. It isn't ripe with lengthy, descriptive scenes or elegant prose ... but it is straight up, to the point.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Companion to INTO THIN AIR--Judge for yourself, Jan 21 2004
By Emily Watts (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
I read CLIMB almost a full year after reading INTO THIN AIR. Part of me wished I'd read them closer together, as I would've been able to compare the two accounts.

I personally felt sympathetic towards Boukreev after reading the book--suspecting that Krakauer had given him an invalid assessment in his account of the Everest tragedy (can it really be considered a tragedy when people intentionally put themselves in a dangerous situation?).

The story was well-told and vivid. Though I already knew the story and knew everyone's fate, I was still on the edge of my seat.

My one complaint is that Boukreev seemed to come after the story in a defensive stance. All too often, he was directly presenting his counter-argument for accusations made by Krakauer. However, the evidence does show that Krakauer did not have the whole story. Human nature. But also, I think it was one of the side effects of putting one's mind and body through such an endeavor.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Hopelessly inept chronicle of a fascinating and tragic event, Nov 21 2008
By Andrew Hodgson (Calgary Canada) - See all my reviews
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An agonizing and jumbled assembly of verbatim monologues by often-unidentified speakers using generalized pronouns. The small sections of the book that are coherent are repetitive and fraught with amateurish journalistic devices.

The book clearly counters the version of events in Krakauer's self-serving "Into Thin Air", and, according to other credible accounts of the events, is correct in exonerating Anatoli Boukreev from any wrongdoing.

For a clearer understanding of the events, read "Dark Shadows Falling" by Joe Simpson or "Left For Dead" by Beck Weathers. "Into Thin Air" is best used to fuel a bonfire.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!
I couldn't put this one down. Anatoli Boukreev gives a credible account of the events of May 1996, regardless of what has been said or written about the tragedy. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2007 by mgonzalezhind

4.0 out of 5 stars Oh, that Everest
I enjoyed "The Climb." I do think that the book would be more convincing if not a direct rebuttal to "Into Thin Air. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2004 by Kristin Dearborn

4.0 out of 5 stars Egos Clash At 8000 meters
I found The Climb to be a good companion to Krakauer's Into Thin Air. While I don't believe Krakauer singled out Boukreev (he cast a pretty wide net including himself), I can... Read more
Published on May 28 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars UNCONVINCING
This book seems to be an attempt to defend the indefensible. Boukreev is an incredible mountaineer but an incompetent guide. Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by Dr. Richard G. Hepworth

5.0 out of 5 stars It jumps right up and grabs you by the throat
Marvellous, gripping, breathtaking, dramatic, suspenseful, and above all very well written. The kind of book that you read in one single breath without putting it down before... Read more
Published on April 7 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars the cost of standing on the top of the world
The more I read about the tragic days on Everest @May 10, 1996, the more I find myself needing to understand what motivated these people to climb, to risk their lives and to feel... Read more
Published on Mar 18 2004 by Janice M. Hansen

5.0 out of 5 stars The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest
From the moment i picked up this book i could not put it down. In 4 hours of non stop reading i had completed a story of untold courage and bravery by a man who was wrongly... Read more
Published on Feb 11 2004 by derek j fernandez

5.0 out of 5 stars the real hero of Everest
This is an absolute must-read for Everest fans and especially for anyone who's read Krakauer's Into Thin Air. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2003 by H.S. Cross

3.0 out of 5 stars Filter this one.
Krakauer wrote a stunning account of Everest in 1996 and Boukreev was there. Dewalt wasn't there. Boukreev is no longer with us. Read more
Published on Nov 17 2003 by John J. BAIN

3.0 out of 5 stars Much ado about...what?
For those new to the events contained in this book, here is a (very) brief chronology:

1...The 1996 expeditions took place.

2... Read more

Published on Nov 3 2003 by Chuck Lantz

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