Beyond the Limits: A Woman's Triumph on Everest
- ISBN-10
- 1883697824
- ISBN-13
- 9781883697822
- Series
- Beyond the Limits
- Category
- Mountaineering
- Pages
- 278
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999-07-01
- Author
- Stacy Allison
Description
In 1988 Stacy Allison stood on the summit of Mount Everest as the first American woman to reach the highest point on Earth. Beyond the Limits is the fascinating and inspiring account of how she built the strength and skill to join the community of elite mountain climbers. Stacy tells her personal story of walking out of an abusive marriage to regain her confidence and optimism. In the face of interpersonal conflicts, grueling training and the constant threat of death, Stacy finds the courage and commitment to reach her ultimate goal.
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