{"product_id":"tears-in-the-wind-larry-semento-9781533558138","title":"Tears in the Wind: Triumph and Tragedy on America's Highest Peak","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn Extraordinary True Adventure Story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is an incredible account of what it takes, physically and emotionally, to take on a climb like Denali. The author endured so much on that mountain, and his description is vivid and emotional. I recommend this book to anyone. You don't have to be interested in climbing to enjoy this slice of adventure and terror. I could not recommend this book more!\"-- K. Hymel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this riveting account of an expedition to climb Denali, the author describes how a childhood fascination with mountaineering led to the adventure of a lifetime. As an average middle-aged guy, he began mountain climbing as a pastime, eventually signing on with a guided group to attempt an ascent of Denali. Formerly called Mt. McKinley, Denali is the highest peak in North America and well known for its vicious winds and dreadfully cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuring an expedition that was both triumphant and tragic, the team experienced the full force of the mountain's fury. They were forced to face life and death on terms that had a lasting effect on each of them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is a rare peek into a world often shrouded in glamor and mystery. More than a description of the climb, this is an introspective look at the physical and mental demands of climbing a high mountain, and it provides thoughtful insight on the impact that this amazing adventure had on Larry and his family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCome along on a journey from armchair to the top of the continent, and share in the drama of this epic journey. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Larry Semento\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1533558132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781533558138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/26\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.46d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/20\/2017","brand":"Larry Semento","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43985593827583,"sku":"9781533558138","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d5501517-7e11-4faa-a80c-f087d6bff7f6.jpg?v=1683278435","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/tears-in-the-wind-larry-semento-9781533558138","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}