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A Test of Will
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
A Test of Will
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Warren Macdonald
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:204 | Dimensions(mm): Height 200,Width 130 |
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Category/Genre | Biographies: Sport Climbing and mountaineering |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781740662291
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Classifications | Dewey:796.522092 |
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Illustrations |
b&w photos
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Hardie Grant Books
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Imprint |
Hardie Grant Books
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Publication Date |
1 February 2005 |
Publication Country |
Australia
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Description
[UNK] A Test of Will is a tale of adventure, courage, triumphs, but most importantly, it is an inspiring story about embracing life from a man who almost lost his A Test of Will is a gripping tale of profound courage, strength of spirit and sheer tenacity in the face of overwhelming odds - a story that will both haunt and inspire you from the first moment of catastrophe Warren Macdonald, a fit and experienced hiker, set out to make the gruelling climb to the top of Australia's spectacular Mt. Bowen. But what had begun as a two-day adventure suddenly turned into a nightmare when Macdonald found himself lying in a dry creek bed, both legs pinned by a giant boulder. While his walking companion made the solitary eight-hour journey to the nearest help, the trapped hiker fought to stay alive. Then it started to rain...and this was only the beginning.
Author Biography
Warren Macdonald is a climbing instructor, a motivational speaker and an adventurer. His epic four-week ascent of Federation Peak was screened on National Geographic TV and won four international awards. In 2003, he became the first double above-knee amputee to reach the summil of Mt. Kilimanjaro. He is currently living in Vancouver, Canada.
Reviews"A Beautifully crafted, immensely moving, very powerful book." - Sir Chris Bonnington
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