Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man’s Miraculous Survival
by Joe Simpson
Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival by Joe Simpson holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 36K reader ratings. First published in 1988. The book spans 218 pages.
About Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival
Touching the Void is the heart-stopping account of Joe Simpson's terrifying adventure in the Peruvian Andes. He and his climbing partner, Simon, reached the summit of the remote Siula Grande in June 1985. A few days later, Simon staggered into Base Camp, exhausted and frost-bitten, with news that that Joe was dead.What happened to Joe, and how the pair dealt with the psychological traumas that resulted when Simon was forced into the appalling decision to cut the rope, makes not only an epic of survival but a compelling testament of friendship.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Joe Simpson |
| Published | 1988 |
| Pages | 218 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Travel, Biography & Memoir, Sports |
| Average Rating | 4.20 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 36,048 |
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What genre is Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival?
Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Travel, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival worth reading?
Based on 36K reader ratings, Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival?
Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival has 218 pages.
Who wrote Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival?
Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival was written by Joe Simpson. It was first published in 1988.
What is the ISBN for Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival?
The ISBN-13 for Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival is 9780060730550.0.
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