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Touching the Void

By: Joe Simpson
Narrated by: Andrew Wincott,Daniel Weyman
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Summary

Joe Simpson, with just his partner, Simon Yates, tackled the unclimbed West Face of the remote 21,000-foot Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in June of 1995. But before they reached the summit, disaster struck.

A few days later, Simon staggered into Base Camp, exhausted and frostbitten, to tell their non-climbing companion that Joe was dead. For three days he wrestled with guilt as they prepared to return home. Then a cry in the night took them out with torches, where they found Joe, badly injured, crawling through the snowstorm in a delirium.

Far from causing Joe's death, Simon had paradoxically saved his friend's life. What happened, and how they dealt with the psychological traumas that resulted when Simon was forced into the appalling decision to cut the rope, makes not only an epic of survival but a compelling testament of friendship.

©1988 Joe Simpson (P)2012 Random House Audiobooks

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Don't listen whilst driving!

Touching the Void had me hooked from chapter one. I often listened in my car which thinking about it was not so clever as there would be periods of excitement that knocked my concentration from driving!

It's a brilliant story that had me on the edge, made me squirm with thought and almost feel Joe Simpsons desperation.

A must read for anyone who likes real story's told truthfully by the person who experienced them.

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Fantastic listen/read

This book is one of the most inspiring books i have listened to and the naration is first class cant recomend it highly enough

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A harrowing listen that will keep you gripped

A truly amazing account of survival that will keep you listening to the end and stay with you long after.

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Much for all of us to learn!

An excellent read and amazing journey of strength. The way the author survived, setting small goals, going step by step, despite the disabilities he suffered, is amazing, and a lesson for us all. Truly gives illustration of the saying "A million mile journey begins with the first step". There are many issues missed in the the film, that have been covered by the book. Including insights during the incident, what happened after the characters were reunited, and the participants reflection over what went wrong. Much of the lessons learnt can be applied to our own lives. A great listen!

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fantastic at 0.95 speed

For anybody that's watched the movie, this book offer a much more in depth telling of the gruesome experience undergone by both climbers. Simons decision not to leave the mountain and wait at base camp (for an unexplained reason) saved Joe's life. I feel this is forgotten often when this story is narrated elsewhere.

Had to adjust speed to 0.95 to properly enjoy the narration.

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What a story

I enjoyed this and finished it in just a week. Only off putting element was that Simon’s voice was abit like an evil genius but ah well

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wonderful story, grippingly read

Joe Simpson's classic survival story given the audio book outing it deserves.
beautifully read. made me gasp and cry again, even though I've read the book a few times. well done all involved.

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Heartbreaking

The last few chapters just left me speechless. I might need a cup of tea and some staring at the wall to recover. Written & performed... Amazingly.

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Gripping story

Great listen great book…. Binged listened to it in 4 days fantastic if you’re interested in the outdoors 🤩xx

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amazing story of grit and perseverance in the face of almost certain tragedy

honest, thoughtful, inspiring and exciting. if you like against all odds stories, take a look at this. you won't be disappointed.

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