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After the Wind: Tragedy on Everest One Survivor's Story by Kasischke, Lou
by Kasischke, Lou | PB | Good
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781940877037
- Book Title
- After the Wind : Tragedy on Everest-One Survivor's Story
- Publisher
- Luke Publishing LC
- Item Length
- 8.8 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 3.8 in
- Genre
- Travel, Sports & Recreation
- Topic
- General, Mountaineering, History
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 336 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Luke Publishing LC
ISBN-10
1940877032
ISBN-13
9781940877037
eBay Product ID (ePID)
218922397
Product Key Features
Book Title
After the Wind : Tragedy on Everest-One Survivor's Story
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Mountaineering, History
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Sports & Recreation
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
3.8 in
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-947895
Synopsis
Near the top of Mount Everest, on 10 May 1996, eight climbers died. It was the worst tragedy in the mountain's history. Lou Kasischke was there. After the Wind tells the harrowing story of what went wrong, as it has never been told before - including why the climbers were so desperately out of time as the rogue storm struck. His personal story, captured in the title AFTER THE WIND, tells about the intense moments near the top. These moments also revealed the love story that saved his life.In the spring of 1996, Lou Kasischke joined renowned climber Rob Hall's Mount Everest expedition. When he said goodbye to his wife, Sandy, he knew he faced major physical and mental challenges against rock, snow, ice, avalanches, and extreme high altitude to climb the highest mountain in the world., In the spring of 1996, Lou Kasischke joined renowned climber Rob Hall's Mount Everest expedition. When he said goodbye to his wife, Sandy, he knew he faced major physical and mental challenges against rock, snow, ice, avalanches, and extreme high altitude to climb the highest mountain in the world.What Lou didn't know was that he also stood at the threshold of a living hell. Six weeks later near the top, things went wrong. Lou and his fellow climbers faced a challenge even greater than the mountain -- the internal struggle about what to do when you are close but out of time. There were no second chances. Decisions were made. Some lived. Some died. It was the worst tragedy in Mount Everest history.Lou wrote his account of the events 16 years ago in the aftermath of the tragedy, but only now is he ready to let it go. He tells two stories. One is about the historic events. His perspective and analysis about what happened and what went wrong have never been told, and his account differs markedly from what others have written. The truth in the story depends on who is telling it. Lou Kasischke believes that some of the truth may never be told.Lou also tells a very personal story about how he came back home. An inspiring story about where to go for inner strength when facing a tough decision. A story about his wife Sandy's part in his survival. A story about what he heard, after the wind -- the voice of the heart. A love story., May 10, 1996 is the date of the most historic tragedy in Mount Everest history. Eight climbers died. Lou Kasischke was there. He lived that story. The climbing events and the forces of nature were at the extreme, especially when things went wrong. The drama near the summit was high. But the crux of the story has much in common with everyday life. This was Lou's struggle with himself 400 feet from the summit, when he faced a tough decision and conflicting internal voices about what to do. The story is an example of how and where to go for the guidance and strength needed in such moments. Lou tells the story about what happened and what went wrong. But Lou's personal story is more than about being there. It's also about his long aftermath journey to understand his experience, to find meaning in it, and to find guidance from it for his future goals and challenges. The story is both sad and triumphant.
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- 07 Nov, 2018
Adventure and love story
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- 07 Jul, 2021
An amazing story told from a different perspective
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- 07 Aug, 2019
Very compelling page turner
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