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A must read: "Beyond the Summit".

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Contributed by: Kathy Chavez on 8/7/2006

On July 8th, Linda LeBlac, the author of Beyond the Summit, presented her book and a slide presentation explaining her experiences in Nepal to a group of interested locals at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. Linda spent time in Nepal as a tourist as well as a tour operator. She hiked the steep trails, and withstood the bitter cold of being over 18,000 feet.She became absorbed in the culture of the Sherpa of Nepal. LindaLeBlancis from Colorado.

Beyond the Summit is a beautifully written story about a young Sherpa and an American woman. It vividly describes the often forgotten life and traditions of the Sherpa. There have been many books written about the Mount Everest trekkers, but we don't often hear about nor comprehend that without the Sherpa's support, there would notbe an ascent. Beyond the Summit goes beyond the Trek, it goes to the heart of Sherpa's life.

Both Beth and Dorje, the main characters, have a dream. Beth, an American Journalist, is in Nepal to write a story about the life of a Sherpa. Dorje goes against tradition to pursue his dream of making it to the "top of the world". Having met Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay when he was about 5 years old, he has held his dream of being another Tenzing. Dorje and Beth's world come together in a beautifully written story of love and tenderness, traditions and adventures.

This book is filled with adventures that keeps youon the edge of your seat. I felt like I knew what Dorje was feeling and what his family was going through. I learned so much about the life of a Sherpa: their traditons, their food, their lifestyle. This heart wrenching novel gives life, understanding and respect to the Sherpa. I cried for Dorje and Beth's happiness and I cried for their loss.

Beyond the Summit is a definite 'must read'. It gives the reader insight into the culture of the region and an understanding of the Sherpa's life.

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Kathy Chavez

Castle Rock , CO

Kathy Chavez has posted 6 stories and 5 comments since joining on 6/29/2006. Kathy Chavez 's average story rating is 5.

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