- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Portrait; First Edition edition (25 Aug 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749950838
- ISBN-13: 978-0749950835
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.2 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 615,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'A great read, great story, and a great love...what champions you both are.' Bear Grylls (Leading mountaineer & explorer)
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"Having faced death head on, we wanted no regrets. It was time to go". In 2005 Rob and Jo Gambi became the first married couple to achieve the ultimate adventurer's ambition when they climbed the 'Seven Summits' (the highest mountains on all seven continents) and skied to both the North and South Poles together in record time. Rob is also the first Australian and Jo the first female to achieve this feat. What makes their story even more remarkable is that they achieved all this while Rob was in remission from his second bout of cancer. In spite of setbacks and facing death high in the Himalayas, they persevered and fulfilled their dreams (while unwittingly setting a string of records). Jo's inspiring book is not just an enthralling account of mountaineering and polar achievements; it is a powerful and emotional story of love and survival against the odds.
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'BYE GUYS - have a good weekend,' I called back over my shoulder. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
'BYE GUYS - have a good weekend,' I called back over my shoulder. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"Holding On" will make you laugh and cry - an incredible story, brilliantly told. You don't need to be interested in mountaineering to be captivated and inspired by this book. Full of drama and suspense, it's hard to put down. The high altitude chapters left me struggling for breath!
Rob and Jo Gambi broke several world records when they became the first married couple to ski to both Poles and climb the Seven Summits (the highest mountains on the seven continents). An extraordinary feat of endurance for anyone, but made all the more so because Rob had spent the previous 18 months recovering from his second serious bout of cancer.
"Holding On" is much more than an enthralling account of determination and courage; it is a powerful and emotional story of love and survival against the odds. It's exciting, fast-paced and very well written with remarkable good humour and some great pictures.
Rob and Jo Gambi broke several world records when they became the first married couple to ski to both Poles and climb the Seven Summits (the highest mountains on the seven continents). An extraordinary feat of endurance for anyone, but made all the more so because Rob had spent the previous 18 months recovering from his second serious bout of cancer.
"Holding On" is much more than an enthralling account of determination and courage; it is a powerful and emotional story of love and survival against the odds. It's exciting, fast-paced and very well written with remarkable good humour and some great pictures.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If there was ever a book, to make you want to get off the sofa and do something amazing with your life, this is it!
Fantastically inspiring. Life affirming. Read it!
Fantastically inspiring. Life affirming. Read it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a truly exciting book. Jo is a Physiotherapist, a normal everyday person like ourselves.Her husband was virtually new to climbing when they met. Despite him suffering cancer and having one or two setbacks, they conquered so much together it is amazing.It is written in a very easy to read style, no big technical words,just a genuine story telling the ups and downs (pardon the pun) of their awesome journey.
It takes a lot to keep me reading after a long day at work....I couldnt put this down! How about another book Ms.Gambi?
It takes a lot to keep me reading after a long day at work....I couldnt put this down! How about another book Ms.Gambi?
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Holding On - Jo Gambi
I am yet to read 'Holding on' from recommmendations of my family. Jo Gambi came to my school several years ago and gave a fantastic talk about her expereiences climbing the highest... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Hols
Good in parts..
I did enjoy reading this book, some chapters a lot more than others. Strangely, liking being out in the mountains myself, I however found the first few chapters, which concern Robs... Read more
Published 3 months ago by A Craig
Not as inspiring as I originally thought
Ok I enjoyed reading this book in parts but once I had finished it and returned it to the library I thought, hang on. Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Trevor
Good book !!
This is a good read especially if you're interested in Everest. Well worth a read
Published 19 months ago by Karen
Inspirational
I'd highly recommend this book to anyone with any slight interest in achieving goals, outdoor life and in need of a lift! Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2009 by L. Crawford
Good customer service!
Despite the fact that the book managed to disappear somewhere en route, prompt customer service meant I had a replacement book with me in no time - great to experince a positive... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2009 by E. H. Davies
A really great and inspiring read
This is a truly amazing story. I don't think I've ever read a book that has inspired me as much as this one. Read more
Published on 9 April 2009 by Avid Reader
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