This is a most interesting book by Ed Viesturs who climbed Everest several times. He speaks of the irresistible lure of the world’s highest peak. He talks about death and survival. He is regarded as America’s foremost mountaineer, and in 1992 he was awarded the American Alpine Club’s David A. Sowles Award for his participation in two rescues on K-2. This is a fascinating book. You won’t be able to put it down.