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Summary: Pretty good personal achievement book
Review: I too read "Into Thin Air" and then read this book. "Seven Summits" is more about the personal achievements and personal dreams of Bass and Wells than about the details of the Everest climb of "Into Thin Air". Even though Bass and Wells were rich guys, they did give up a couple of years of their lives while their personal business futures were far from certain. In other words, I don't think Bass and Wells were a couple of spoiled boys by any means. But they did have the guts (and financial means) to leave their families and risk their lives for a once-in-a-life-time challenge.In my opinion, the writing style is only so-so (no James Michener here), but it is easy reading.
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Summary: Pretty good personal achievement book
Review: I too read "Into Thin Air" and then read this book. "Seven Summits" is more about the personal achievements and personal dreams of Bass and Wells than about the details of the Everest climb of "Into Thin Air". Even though Bass and Wells were rich guys, they did give up a couple of years of their lives while their personal business futures were far from certain. In other words, I don't think Bass and Wells were a couple of spoiled boys by any means. But they did have the guts (and financial means) to leave their families and risk their lives for a once-in-a-life-time challenge. In my opinion, the writing style is only so-so (no James Michener here), but it is easy reading.
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Summary: This isn't a concept, its a way of life!
Review: I was really outraged by a reader's comment where he said that it was a cool concept to climb the 7S.
This isn't a concept it's an ultimate rush to mountain heads, like me. Everyone knows that you can't rush into doing the the 7S, you need to work your way up through smaller peaks and various different levels of difficulty.
The so called "concept" is more of a death sentence, it takes years to build adequate strength to muster and challenge most of the 7S.
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Summary: Not inspiring
Review: Not inspiring at all! I have to echo the sentiments of some of the previous reviewers, it reads more like what money can buy for a bunch of insufferably boring CEO's. And the author, should have got a better editor and concentrated more on the climbs rather than glorifying Bass & Wells. For truly inspiring and touching mountaineering books, read Into Thin Air or Touching The Void. I should have really been forewarned given that Clint Eastwood, recommends the book.(At least on the cover of my book). Although, to Bass's credit, its extremely cool that he managed to climb these after he was 50.
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Summary: Seven Summits - Outstanding!!
Review: Seven Summits is a fantastic, inspirational book that is twisted with suspense, action, and tragedy. Frank Wells, a Warner Bros. executive, and Dick Bass, set out on the adventure of their lives. Both Frank and Dick overcome not just physical obstacles, but mental obstacles as well. Definitely a must-get, must-read book. If you start to read it, you won't put it down. Check it out here at Amazon or at your local library!
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Summary: I'm going to climb the seven summits
Review: The book gives you inspiration to climb the seven summits and it says that it doesn't matter how old you are. It is all about how much you really want to get the summits.
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Summary: Inspiring but needs better writing
Review: The story of Frank Wells and Dick Bass and their dream to climb the highest peak on every continent is an amazing, inspiring and almost unbelievable tale. The sheer enormity of the task, their own inexperience and age, the setbacks of all kinds which plagued the quest, all seem more than enough to send this dream down in flames. Yet somehow, Dick Bass was able to do it (his partner was forced to quit before the end). While it's obviously much easier to make a dream like this come true when you have the kind of cash these two men have; money alone won't get you to the summit of Everest. The trials of these two men and their associates in pursuit of the seven summits dream should stoke the imagination and fire the spirit of anyone who has ever aspired to something grander than finding a way to watch four TV shows which share the same time slot. The writing of the book itself needs some polishing. The recreated dialogue, in particular, comes off as stilted and wooden. Technical problems aside, this book is a monument to the achievement of Bass and Wells. Let it inspire you. If you've had a dream all your life, follow it. Live life vibrantly, make a memory. If you can look back over the past few months without noticing anything you think you'll remember, let the story of these men inspire you to change that. "Most men lead lives of quiet desperation." Don't be one of them.
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Summary: Excellent book about determination!
Review: This book was hard to put down when I started reading it. The fact that two established business men with little experience could just decide to climb all seven highest peaks was unbelievable. So many of us dream but do not have the resources to go after that dream. It was fun reading about two men that could pursue their dream. I was really impressed with Frank's willingness to put his family ahead of his dream. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys true adventure stories.
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Summary: A stunning book of bravery and determintation!
Review: This is a great book! It's definetly a MUST-READ for beinning climbers or climbing enthusiasts! I loved this book, even though it is not as well-written as some books are. It's easy reading. It's a great book!
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Summary: Awesome Book!
Review: This is one of the greatest adventure stories I have ever read. I love reading mountain climbing stories, and this is an awesome one because it is not just bald facts, or shifting blame (like the 1996 disaster books), and it is a great story. This is a truly good book that made me want to do something incredible.
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