Within Reach: My Everest Story
Within Reach: My Everest Story
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
BetaWithin Reach: My Everest Story
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000224
Book • Nonfiction
Mount Everest • 1990s
2000
Adult
12-16 years
970L
Super Short Summary
Research Within Reach: My Everest Story by Mark Pfetzer and Jack Galvin shares the journey of a young climber with a passion for mountaineering. Focusing on determination and perseverance, the book captures his experiences and challenges faced while pursuing the dream of scaling Mount Everest.
Adventurous
Inspirational
Challenging
Suspenseful
Informative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Within Reach: My Everest Story by Mark Pfetzer and Jack Galvin portrays an inspiring journey of youthful ambition. Readers praise the vivid descriptions and motivational tone, capturing Mark's determination and resilience. Some critics note a lack of depth in character development, but the narrative’s authenticity and encouragement resonate well overall.
Who Should Read Within Reach: My Everest Story?
Readers who enjoy Within Reach: My Everest Story are likely adventure enthusiasts, teen readers, or those inspired by true stories of perseverance. Similar to Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air, it captivates with its account of youthful ambition and challenges in extreme mountaineering.
1,040 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
224
Book • Nonfiction
Mount Everest • 1990s
2000
Adult
12-16 years
970L
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