Comments on: Sir Edmund Hillary, First to Summit Everest Has Died at 88 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2008/01/sir-edmund-hillary-first-to-summit-everest-has-died-at-88 Safeguarding Humanity Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:51:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: Rachael https://lifeboat.com/blog/2008/01/sir-edmund-hillary-first-to-summit-everest-has-died-at-88#comment-34040 Mon, 11 May 2009 23:38:31 +0000 http://lifeboat.com/blog/?p=115#comment-34040 sorry 4 your lost people

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]]> By: Edmund Hillary » Sir Edmund Hillary, First to Summit Everest Has Died at 88 https://lifeboat.com/blog/2008/01/sir-edmund-hillary-first-to-summit-everest-has-died-at-88#comment-15302 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 07:43:49 +0000 http://lifeboat.com/blog/?p=115#comment-15302 […] oliver.starr wrote an interesting post today on Sir Edmund Hillary, First to Summit Everest Has Died at 88Here’s a quick excerptThe BBC reports that Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealand native who, along with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay of Nepal was the first man to successfully summit Mount Everest, had died at 88 years of age. Hillary was apparently injured this past … […]

]]> By: Linda LeBlanc https://lifeboat.com/blog/2008/01/sir-edmund-hillary-first-to-summit-everest-has-died-at-88#comment-15054 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:22:08 +0000 http://lifeboat.com/blog/?p=115#comment-15054 I had the privilege of meeting Sir Edmund Hillary twice, once in Colorado and once in Namche in the Everest region where I used to lead treks to the base camp. He dedicated his life to helping the Sherpas who were such a critical part of his first ascent. Beyond the Summit is the first work to dramatize their lives in fiction. Hillary’s work in the area is mentioned frequently as well as his climbing partner, Tenzing Norgay.
Details of Sherpa culture and religion are interwoven in a tale of romance and high adventure. The story has something for everyone: a love affair between an American journalist and Sherpa guide, conflict between generations as the modern world challenges centuries of tradition, an expedition from the porter’s point of view.

Below are selections from reviews. To read the complete ones and excerpts go to [www] beyondthesummit-novel.com

Beyond the Summit, is the rare gem that shows us the triumphs and challenges of a major climb from the porter’s point of view. The love of two people from diverse cultures is the fiery centerpiece of a novel that leads its readers through harshly beautiful and highly dangerous territory to the roof of the world. Malcolm Campbell, book reviewer

Conflict and dialog keep this gripping story of destiny, romance and adventure moving from the first page to the last paragraph. LeBlanc has a genius for bonding her readers and her characters. I found I was empathizing in turn with each character as they faced their own personal crisis or trauma.
Richard Blake for Readers Views.

A gripping, gut-twisting expedition through the eyes of a porter reveals the heart and soul of Sherpas living in the shadows of Everest. EverestNews.com

A hard-hitting blend of adventure and romance which deserves a spot in any serious fiction collection. Midwest Book Review

LeBlanc is equally adept at describing complex, elusive emotions and the beautiful, terrifying aspect of the Himalayan Mountains. Boulder Daily Camera

LeBlanc’s vivid description of the Himalayas and the climbing culture makes this a powerful read. Rocky Mt News Pick of the Week

A rich adventure into the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. Fantastic story-telling from one who has been there. USABookNews.com

This is the book to read before you embark on your pilgrimage to Nepal. The author knows and loves the people and the country, and makes you feel the cold thin air, the hard rocks of the mountains, the tough life of the Sherpa guides, and you learn to love them too. This is a higly literate, but also very readable book. Highly recommended.”
– John (college professor)

Memorable characters and harrowing encounters with the mountains keep the action moving with a vibrant balance of vivid description and dialogue. Literary Cafe Host, Healdsburg, CA

This superbly-crafted novel will land you in a world of unimaginable beauty, adventure, and romance. The love story will keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich longing. Wick Downing, author of nine novels

Such vividly depicted images of the Everest region and the Sherpa people are the perfect scenario for the romance and adventure feats narrated. It’s a page-turner, so engrossing you end up wanting to visit Nepal! Not just novel, but perfect for those seeking to get acquainted with the culture of this country.
By Claudia Fournier (América, Bs. As., Argentina)

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]]> By: Josh https://lifeboat.com/blog/2008/01/sir-edmund-hillary-first-to-summit-everest-has-died-at-88#comment-15027 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:01:09 +0000 http://lifeboat.com/blog/?p=115#comment-15027 Hi,

We have created a memorial page to pay tribute to those loved ones who have passed away and to pay tribute and remembrance to those who have touched our lives. A special page has been created for Sir Edmund Hillary at http://www.people-to-remember.com/wiki/index.php/Sir_Edmund_Hillary

Thanks,
Josh

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