Life And Limb
a true story of tragedy and survival
$33.99
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
13 April 2005
Summary
Life and Limb: A Mountaineering Miracle of Survival
‘Like Joe Simpson, Andrew has discovered a latent talent for writing that only a mountaineering epic seems to have allowed him to uncover. And like TOUCHING THE VOID, LIFE AND LIMB is brilliantly written and utterly un-put-down-able. If ever a tale evokes the phrase ‘life affirming’ then this is it.’ -On the Edge magazine
‘His courage, determination and sense of humour shine through the words of this remarkable book… LIFE A…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780749950521 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0749950528 |
| Author: | Jamie Andrew |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Piatkus Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 13 April 2005 |
| Weight: | 233g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 133mm x 21mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Like Joe Simpson, Andrew has discovered a latent talent for writing that only a mountaineering epic seems to have allowed him to uncover. And like Touching the Void, Life and Limb is brilliantly written and utterly un-put-down-able. If ever a tale evokes the phrase life affirming then this is it. - On the Edge magazine.
‘His courage, determination and sense of humour shine through the words of this remarkable book Life and Limb is a genuinely life-enhancing read. - Scottish MountaineerAbout The Author
Jamie Andrew
Jamie Andrew, who lives in Edinburgh, was a leading mountaineer for over a decade before the tragic events of January 1999; since then, he has not only resumed climbing, but also learnt to ski and snowboard again. He regularly gives lectures and speeches to mountaineering clubs and universities on his experiences, and in 2002 was the overall winner of the Lloyds/TSB Sunday Mail Great Scot Award.
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