Addicted to Danger
Affirming Life in the Face of Death
$40.72
- Paperback
340 pages
- Release Date
11 March 1999
Summary
Adventurist Jim Wickwire, an eyewitness to glory and terror above 20,000 feet, has braved bitter cold, blinding storms, and avalanches to become what the Los Angeles Times calls “one of America’s most extraordinary and accomplished high-altitude mountaineers.” Although his incredible exploits have inspired a feature on 60 Minutes and a full-length film, he hasn’t told his remarkable story in his own words – until now. Among the world’s most fearless climbers, Jim Wickwire has traveled the gl…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780671019914 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0671019910 |
| Author: | Jim Wickwire, Dorothy Bullitt |
| Publisher: | Atria Books |
| Imprint: | Atria Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 340 |
| Release Date: | 11 March 1999 |
| Weight: | 418g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 23mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Seattle Post IntelligencerFascinating and searing.
Seattle Post Intelligencer Fascinating and searing.New York Post A gripping tale.Details This book takes you along for a terrifying rush that is life lived on the highest of edges.Mountaineer Ed Viesturs This is a book that should be read by everyone who’s ever dreamed of climbing.John Balzar Los Angeles Times The day someone can answer “why climb?” is the day men and women won’t have to. Until then, many will follow in the bootsteps of Jim Wickwire, one of America’s most extraordinary and accomplished high-altitude mountaineers.Publishers Weekly Well worth a read….Even those not absorbed by this sport will find themselves affected by the author’s tales of friends lost on expeditions.
About The Author
Jim Wickwire
Jim Wickwire is a partner in the law firm of Wickwire, Greene, Crosby, Brewer & Seward. He lives in Seattle with his wife and has five children and twin granddaughters.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.