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Summary: Funny and inspiring
Review: Unlike most mountaineering books, I found this book filled with a great sense of humor. It is impossible to read about Frank Wells and not desire to have met him. His relationship with Dick Bass reminded me of "The Odd Couple", and their humorous adventures propel the reader throughout the book (the best is the 'almost frostbite' on Denali). But these two guys are also inspiring and it is hard to put down the book and not want to tackle those summits!
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Summary: Inspiring but long-winded
Review: What a cool concept, to climb the seven highest peaks on each continent. However, don't try this yourself if you are as inexpereinced as Dick and Frank. I found myself holding my breath for these guys as I read, knowing that at some point their beginners' luck would run out. They seemed to have nine lives though. Pros-An inspiring read for the average Joe or Jane just starting out, it makes you believe you can do it too. Cons-These guys are quite obviously full of themeselves from page one, and the final party on the last peak was ridiculous. Also, pretty long winded.
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Summary: RIP ROLLICKING ADVENTURE STORY...A MUST READ
Review: What happens when two wealthy, middle aged men with commanding, type A personalities get together? Why they decide to climb the seven summits, the highest mountain on each of the seven continents! Their attempts to snare their trophy mountains makes for a rip rollicking good read. What is most remarkable is that one of them actually manages to summit each and every one of the seven mountains in question.The account of their adventure runs the gamut of the human experience: humor, pathos, joy, and ultimate success. Their achievement is incredible, considering that they were middle aged, novice climbers. Yet their grit and determination, coupled with a seemingly endless cash flow, allowed them to hob nob with the mountaineering elite and, ultimately, enables one of them to achieve their collective dream. These are two men who, when looking back on their lives, will never find themselves in the position of saying "would've, could've, should've". They dared to live their dreams. Would that we were all so inclined. In any case, their adventures during their remarkable quest make for some very absorbing reading. Climbing enthusiasts will enjoy this book, as will as those who love a good adventure story.
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