theredhead15 's review for:

Annapurna: A Woman's Place by Arlene Blum

5.0

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I haven't read a book I couldn't put down in forever. I was reading this as often as I could and even woke up early (I eagerly sacrificed sleep as a mother of two toddlers-- a testament to its quality). I did not know the story of this climb before reading and recommend that you go in blind if you don't, as well. At points, it was as gripping as any thriller. Arlene did an amazing job capturing what feels like a balanced and honest view of peoples' experiences leading up to and on the mountain. Learning about the logistics that go behind a climb of this magnitude was fascinating all on its own. I will be thinking of this book for a long time to come (and purchasing my "Women belong on top" t-shirt right now).