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Simpson is undoubtedly a top-drawer writer, of any genre.,
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This review is from: Storms Of Silence (Paperback)
Simpson is consistently proving himself to be not only an able (and by his own admission, extremely lucky!) mountaineer, but a skilful and passionate storyteller. In this, his third book, he moves beyond the relatively narrow sphere of his own mountain climbing adventures, gripping though they are, to take a more philosophical look at why people are drawn to adventure, how it affects them, and how modern-day "credit card adventuring" impacts both the environment and people it comes into contact with. The book is vaguley episodic, covering periods in Simpson's own life and career, from his recovery from the horrific accident he described so vividly in Touching The Void, to his Greenpeace activities, as well as a more general discussion on the appalling human cost of China's invasion of Tibet. Simpson's often acerbic humour shines throughout, as does his refusal to shy away from the difficult questions. His style has grown more confident, and the range of material he tackles is often exceptional. A wonderful book.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
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This man's life touches the truths and averts the voids,
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This review is from: Storms Of Silence (Paperback)
The overwhelming rollercoaster of mixed emotional feelings that Joe recalls in following those two young girls down a mountain track is the most beautiful writing and honest emotional descriptions I have ever read. The laughter, the courage, the fear, the playfulness, the concern, hurt and laughter make such an enduring impact, you cannot fail to examine your own qualities as a human being. Read it and reappraise your own life values.
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Excellent writing, sobering subject,
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This review is from: Storms Of Silence (Paperback)
This is one of my very favourite books- dog eared and coffee-cup stained from all of the times I have dived back in. There is so much here to treasure: Joe's humor, which is both dry and wondefully silly, his knack for making tragic events somehow understandable, and his bravery: both the physical and the mental kind. He brings up his own trouble with moral principles and personal yearnings, and makes it accessible, sad, and inspiring. It is more than a book about climbing, and more than a book for boys who want to head out for the great outdoors. It is fascinating, amusing, sobering, and totally essential for every type of reader .Highly, highly reccommended.
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