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.
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.
I like Ben Fogle, and the TV programmes he has done.
I enjoyed this, and having trekked to Everest Base Camp I recognised some of his experiences up to Base Camp.
I enjoyed this, and having trekked to Everest Base Camp I recognised some of his experiences up to Base Camp.
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Polly x
You've been to Everest Base Camp? I'm impressed!
ReplyDeleteI have, and I loved almost every minute of it :-)
DeleteSounds like an inspiring read. I must look out for it.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fascinating. Thank you, Polly!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Jeanie :-)
DeleteI'm always a bit suspicious of books by TV personalities, but this sounds like a book I might enjoy.
ReplyDeleteMe too, but this is good. I like him and the adventure programmes he has done.
DeleteYou have trekked to the Everest Base Camp? Wow. Sounds like quite a read.
ReplyDeleteI did Hena, it was a great experience.
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