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High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Unforgiving Places (Hardcover)

by David Breashears (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster (24 May 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0684853612
  • ISBN-13: 978-0684853611
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.3 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,000,217 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A cinematographer and mountaineer describes a 1996 expedition to Everest, detailing the creation of his IMAX film "Everest".

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WORLD CLASS CLIMBER...WORLD CLASS READ..., 29 Dec 2002
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Other Unforgiving Places (Paperback)
This is a terrific book that draws the reader into David Breashears' world. The reader follows his development from young rock climber to world class mountaineer and filmmaker. The reader also sees his development as a person, all while being drawn into that exclusive club of mountaineers. The author makes the reader feel his passion for the mountains that he so loves. The reader learns how the author combined that passion with the art of cinematography, making him an award winning filmmaker.

The reader lives through the 1996 tragedy on Everest with the author and feels the compassion that he has for those who died on the mountain under such tragic circumstances. The narrative is always compelling and informative, making the book a hard one to put down. His compassion and sensitivity towards those who did not fare well on the ill-fated 1996 Everest climb is palpable, and for his assistance to those who needed it, even though it put him and his expedition in jeopardy, he is truly an unsung hero. This is, without a doubt, a man who leads by example.

David Breashears writes beautifully of his experiences, and his book is a must read for all climbing enthusiasts, as well as for those simply interested in the human condition. This is a book that is simply too good to pass up.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WORLD CLASS CLIMBER...WORLD CLASS READ..., 27 Sep 2001
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Exposure: an Enduring Passion for Everest and Unforgiving Places (Paperback)
This is a terrific book which draws one into David Breashears' world. One follows his development from young rock climber to world class mountaineer and filmmaker. One also see his development as a person, all while drawing the reader into that exclusive club of mountaineers. He makes one feel his passion for the mountains he so loves. One learns how he combined that passion with the art of cinematography, making him an award winning filmmaker.

The reader lives through the 1996 tragedy on Everest with him, and feels the compassion that he has for those who died on the mountain under such tragic circumstances. The narrative is always compelling and informative, making the book a hard one to put down. His compassion and sensitivity towards those who did not fare well on the ill-fated, 1996 Everest climb is palpable, and for his assistance to those who needed it, even though it put him and his expedition in jeopardy, he is truly an unsung hero. This is, without a doubt, a man who leads by example.

David Breashears writes beautifully of his experiences and his book is a must read for all climbing enthusiasts, as well as for those simply interested in the human condition. This is a well written book that is simply too good to pass up.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars insightful look into the world of mountaineering, 23 May 1999
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Facinated like millions after Into Thin Air, I eagerly anticipated the arrival of legendary David Breashears memior. It delivers on two levels-first it is a very personal account of why and how he got where he is, and second the thrilling insight into what drives men and women to pursue the adventure of the mountains. Highly reccomended for those looking for both a great adventure story and a telling biography.
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