American climbing legend Jim Whittaker conquers the physical and metaphorical peaks and crevasses of a seventy-year adventure ranging from the tops of the highest peaks in the world to a business failure, divorce and a bittersweet and intimate friendship with the Kennedy family. This 271-page account vividly recounts Whittaker's life from growing up in West Seattle to his most recent adventures aboard his sailboat Impossible. Whittaker stresses environmental awareness as well as the importance of striving to live our lives undaunted by obstacles and shortcomings ("If you never leave Base Camp, you never get anywhere") and the necessity of risk in a complete life. Life on the Edge is an inspirational account of outdoor adventure and emotional challenges that will enthrall both climbers and non-climbers alike, and a treasure for all family libraries. 74 color and black-and-white photos.
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