- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Amacom; 1 edition (1 Feb 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0814410847
- ISBN-13: 978-0814410844
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 16 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 257,714 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In early 2003, a young Wall Street investment banker named Bo Parfet set out to accomplish something very few had done before climbing the highest mountain on every continent. He was not a professional climber, but what began as a casual interest would soon become a lifelong passion and in just over four years, Bo would overcome the odds and conquer all of the mountains Kilimanjaro, Aconcagua, Denali, Vinson Massif, Elbrus, Carstenz Pyramid, Kosciusko, and Everest with courage, unbridled passion, and determination.
Combining the gripping narrative of Into Thin Air with the adrenaline-fueled drama of Vertical Limit, Die Trying is the incredible story of one man's battle against his own limi tations. From dodging avalanches to crossing a ladder over a seemingly bottomless crevasse, to making his way through the Khumbu Icefall and burying a dead teammate at 27, 000 feet, we experience all of the author’s exhilarating, often terrifying climbs first-hand. We travel with him during his near-death experiences when falling into a crevasse in New Zealand and nearly-drowning in crocodile-infested rapids dur ing a canoe race in Belize. And we share the terror of his confrontations with corrupt army officials, cannibalistic tribes men, and local militia groups. Harrowing and uplifting, Die Trying is a riveting memoir that will inspire all of us to defy the odds and fulfill our dreams.
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Advance Praise for Die Trying:
“Die Trying is the story of a man who decided that his day job on Wall Street was not quite the description of what ‘Living Life’ really meant. Bo Parfet takes you along on his journey as he leaves his computer screen behind and ventures to the tops of the seven continents. He is a great example of what a ‘normal’ guy with lofty goals can achieve. This story of dedication and passion could very well inspire others to think outside the box.” — Ed Viesturs, summiteer of all fourteen 8,000-meter peaks
and author of No Shortcuts to the Top
“There are two kinds of expedition: ones with Bo and ones without . . . You want to be on the former! While his climbing ability and mental toughness are exemplary, his charisma and boundless energy will lift you in freezing conditions, amid high winds and very little oxygen. Those who’ll never go on an expedition with Bo should read this book . . . It really is the next best thing!”
— Omar Samra, the first Egyptian to summit Mount Everest
“Bo Parfet is a true individual, and this book speaks to his love for adventure, go-for-broke attitude, and philanthropic nature, as well as his occasional foolishness and assorted shenanigans. It’s a highly entertaining read. Be prepared to learn and laugh a great deal.” — Tom Avery, mountaineer, polar explorer, author of Pole Dance
“Bo Parfet has an eye for exploring the heights of the world, a nose for adventure, ears for the best stories, and a talent for taking us with him. Seventy years ago, a young mountaineer named Brad Washburn launched a generation of climbers and explorers. Now it is Bo’s turn.”
— Mead Treadwell, Chairman of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission
“Though I’ve climbed only one of the Seven Summits, Bo Parfet’s vivid account of his adventures on every continent makes me feel like I’ve climbed them all.”
— Dr. Ken Kamler, author of Doctor on Everest and Surviving the Extremes
“Bo Parfet’s account of facing the perils of Wall Street and scaling the world’s tallest peaks is a gripping personal story. It is a great read.”
— John W. Brown, Chairman, Stryker Corporation
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Bo comes from a wealthy background and experienced and overcame problems in childhood that is not uncommon. The key difference here is that the wealthy background allowed him to push through those obstacles as they provided a guiding and protective frame for his adventures; good or bad. Someone from a poor background would have had a high chance of developing a career of crime and jail. So, the wealth issue that is played down in the book has certainly provided him with the chance to drive for such challenges as the Seven Summits. Unfortunately, like or not, his background does not allow him to face the "real world" decisions that most of us have faced in real life; i.e. will I be unemployed? how will I feed my family etc etc. Sorry, but not many "investment bankers" are in the real world when it comes to money - I know too many of them!
I don't want to downgrade anything that he has achieved but put it into perspective. The fact is that wealthy or not, Bo has used the available resources around him to live a dream and, as a fellow mountaineer, it is a true statement that once on the mountain, mountaineering levels most individuals and unifies individuals from all backgrounds and status. The enlightment journey that Bo has travelled is both very interesting and a pleasure to read. He could have turned out a completey different individual but he made a choice and stuck with it. Along the way he matured and found humality and that is something that most of us have yet to discover.
The story is really good and I read this within a week during a business trip from the UK to Singapore. Most of the 14 hour flight to and from Singapore was spent reading this book and that is because it is such a good and interesting read. The journey is both spiritual and rewarding - it is great to see someone with a dream push out the boundaries and achieve it. It is even a better story to read that the same individual has gained something spiritually from it. Bo is very honest within his book but that is what makes it such a great read and to do so demands respect. It is a book from the heart written by a guy with the same good and bad traits as the rest of us. It appears within the book that he sometimes beats himself up over them but at the end of the day he is human and being a human is not about perfection. It did make me reflect on similar situations and smile with a knowing self realising awareness.
Great book - buy it.
I don't want to downgrade anything that he has achieved but put it into perspective. The fact is that wealthy or not, Bo has used the available resources around him to live a dream and, as a fellow mountaineer, it is a true statement that once on the mountain, mountaineering levels most individuals and unifies individuals from all backgrounds and status. The enlightment journey that Bo has travelled is both very interesting and a pleasure to read. He could have turned out a completey different individual but he made a choice and stuck with it. Along the way he matured and found humality and that is something that most of us have yet to discover.
The story is really good and I read this within a week during a business trip from the UK to Singapore. Most of the 14 hour flight to and from Singapore was spent reading this book and that is because it is such a good and interesting read. The journey is both spiritual and rewarding - it is great to see someone with a dream push out the boundaries and achieve it. It is even a better story to read that the same individual has gained something spiritually from it. Bo is very honest within his book but that is what makes it such a great read and to do so demands respect. It is a book from the heart written by a guy with the same good and bad traits as the rest of us. It appears within the book that he sometimes beats himself up over them but at the end of the day he is human and being a human is not about perfection. It did make me reflect on similar situations and smile with a knowing self realising awareness.
Great book - buy it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I took part on Bo's first challenge, and this book accurately reflects the journey that Bo undertook, both spiritually and physically. His courage, determination and humility are an example to us all of what can be acheived when we determine that we can do anything or Die Trying. A pleasure to read and to have been a small part in it.
Format:Hardcover
I have read numerous books about the seven summits. This obsession started with the Dick Bass book. This book is as good as that, But at the same time you get a very personal tales about bo's life which adds to the story. It's well worth a read. I actually read the kibo section again as it was so like my own experience.
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