Himalayas

Book Review: Tap Dancing on Everest by Mimi ZiemanBook Review: Tap Dancing on Everest by Mimi Zieman

Book Review: Tap Dancing on Everest by Mimi Zieman

Dr. Mimi Zieman's perspective on being the only woman on the expedition, and that on the human body is very…

1 year ago
Book Review: The Next Everest by Jim DavidsonBook Review: The Next Everest by Jim Davidson

Book Review: The Next Everest by Jim Davidson

This not just an adventure story but one of resilience and courage Having the advantage of having a keen eye,…

4 years ago
Book Review: Edge of the Map by Johanna GartonBook Review: Edge of the Map by Johanna Garton

Book Review: Edge of the Map by Johanna Garton

Ms. Boskoff’s life was fascinating, full of taking chances in both personal and professional areas, as well as living a…

4 years ago
Book Review: Death in Shangri-La by Yigal ZurBook Review: Death in Shangri-La by Yigal Zur

Book Review: Death in Shangri-La by Yigal Zur

Dotan Naor made a bet with Willy Mizrachi that he can locate his missing son. Willy is a ruthless arms…

6 years ago
Book Review: Into Thin Air by Jon KrakauerBook Review: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Book Review: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

The strength of the book is in the way Mr. Krakauer tells the story, combining an adventure with social commentary…

11 years ago

Book Review: Second Suns by David Oliver Relin

An easy to read narrative of two doctors from two completely separate lives who work together by performing cataract surgery…

12 years ago
Book Review: Above All Things by Tanis RideoutBook Review: Above All Things by Tanis Rideout

Book Review: Above All Things by Tanis Rideout

Above All Things by Tanis Rideou is an interesting book to discuss, the story is multilayered, the narrative is poetic…

12 years ago
Book Review: Radio Shangri-La by Lisa NapoliBook Review: Radio Shangri-La by Lisa Napoli

Book Review: Radio Shangri-La by Lisa Napoli

While Lisa Napoli’s take on Bhutan is strictly of an outside observer, I still found the window she opened to…

14 years ago