Survival Is Not Assured, Geoff Powter
Survival Is Not Assured, Geoff Powter
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Survival Is Not Assured
The Life of Climber Jim Donini

Author: Geoff Powter, Michael Kennedy

Narrator: Brian Wiggins

Unabridged: 9 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 06/01/2024

Synopsis

Jim Donini has been an icon of American climbing for the past fifty years, pushing the boundaries of alpine ascents around the world, and inspiring generations with his achievements. In Survival Is Not Assured, award-winning author Geoff Powter dives into Donini's remarkable life story, exploring his groundbreaking climbs and his tumultuous experiences both on and off the rock. From the tragic death of his best friend in a car accident to his integral role in the Yosemite "Valley Uprising," Donini's life has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, but his spirit of resilience and determination has been unyielding.

Through personal interviews and never-before-shared stories, this authorized biography examines the life and legacy of this iconic climber, providing an inspiring and thought-provoking look at an American legend.

About Geoff Powter

Geoff Powter is an experienced climber, writer, and adventurer from the Canadian Rockies. He served as editor of the Canadian Alpine Journal for thirteen years and has won thirteen National Magazine Awards. Powter has authored several books, including Strange and Dangerous Dreams, which won the Jury Prize at the 2006 Banff Mountain Book Festival and was adapted into a radio series. His book Inner Ranges, won the Climbing Literature Prize at Banff in 2019 and the National Outdoor Book Award in the US. He has also hosted the Voices of Adventure interview event at the Banff Mountain Festivals for twenty-five years.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tom

Excellent biography of a climber who probably wouldn’t have told his own story. I always prefer climbing books written not by the climber—which are often either ego driven or mailed in so the climber could keep sponsors or just because to be successful climbing epic peaks or on the edge climbs, egos......more

Goodreads review by Jim Thomsen

I have known Jim Donini for almost 50 years and while he is one of the world's top alpinists, he is also one of the nicest, funniest, and most intelligent people I know. I thought I knew a lot about his life, but I've learned things I never knew. Things that make me respect him even more. Geoff Powter......more

Goodreads review by Richard

I really enjoyed this book, finishing it over a rainy weekend with a few mugs of tea and glasses of wine by the fire. I had never heard of Jim Donini before, so came into this fresh without any preconceptions on what to expect. I found not only had he lived an interesting life, but there was a lot o......more

Goodreads review by Patricia

A must read. Truly a story that needed to be told. It is a passionate, humorous, outrageous, and heart wrenching tale about the American climbing legend, Jim Donini. This account of Jim's incredible life discloses the roller coaster of ultimate highs and devastating lows that only a few have understo......more

Goodreads review by Kathi

Though I'm not a typical reader of adventure or climbing books, I was absolutely captivated by this one. Beautifully written and conceived, with a very sensitive and sensible treatment of both an exceptional talent, and a very complex and sometimes tragic personal life. This is a remarkable book, eq......more

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