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Ascent
- Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
- Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
Hear Sir Chris Bonington's extraordinary story, read by Gordon Griffin.
His memoir, Ascent, charts not only his many triumphs in the climbing world - such as the Eiger and the Himalayas - but also the struggles he has faced in his life bringing up a family and maintaining a successful and loving marriage over the decades of travelling the world to conquer mountains.
He has undertaken 19 Himalayan expeditions, including four to Mount Everest, which he climbed in 1985 at the age of 50, and has made many first ascents in the Alps and greater ranges of the world. Along the way his many adventures have included meeting the mercurial Dougal Haston, the legendary-tough Don Whillans, the philosopher of the rock Stephen Venables and the enigmatic Doug Scott, plus many more.
Ascent is a memoir like no other - a timely and uplifting narrative for anyone who has ever dreamed of adventure.
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- David Filce
- 22-03-23
Absolute Mountain of a Man
Probably the best book I have listened to on Audible.
I've had the pleasure to listen to Chris Bonnington albeit some years ago, and got 3 books signed. He is a wonderful and inspirational human being.
And that comes across loud and clear, and honesty in this book.
Fabulous
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- Fast feet
- 22-02-24
A beautifully honest tale of adventure, love, life and it’s ups and downs.
Well narrated, so very easy to listen to. Love hearing people’s story’s and this man has had plenty of adventures. Also touched by his love for his wife and family. Hearing how he continues to live a fulfilling life is inspiring.
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- flutterby
- 04-03-24
A Moving account of his life
I loved that I could relate to the places he spoke of in and around Carlisle and Cumbria. The account of his wife’s passing had me in tears and yet he found love again.
This book has taken me to places all across the world, places I will never go, will never see but yet I feel like I have seen the beauty as well as the danger of the mountains he has climbed.
A very moving book from start to finish.
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- WayneB
- 29-11-18
Life lived to the extreme!!
Very much enjoyed reading - fascinating life full of extreme challenges, successes, failures & tragedies. Extraordinary person's life story honestly told.
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- John McCluskey
- 22-09-18
Master Adventurer
What a well written and engaging bio. Had me gripped all the way and intruiged by Chris if he had read it himself it might have been a five. Would definitely be one of my 10 dinner guests ...
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- ProWhistler
- 07-12-22
Get through first hour
As per other reviews, I almost gave up after an hour but stick with it. Some incredible adventures and a life well lived
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-05-18
A journey from the heart
I started this book a few weeks ago after 5 minutes I turned it off... thinking I'd made a mistake in my purchase as it just wasn't gripping me... I was bored 1 night so tried the book again and I'm so pleased I did... it is a full on emotional rollercoaster filled with full detailed accounts of the adventures of Chris's life... the highs the lows the happiness and of course the sadness.. 10/10
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- Anonymous User
- 01-11-18
Absolutely fascinating
absolutely wonderful depiction of a quite extraordinary life and times of this true mountaineering great,highly recommended.
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- Paul
- 23-01-18
A long meandering tale of amazing adventures
Amazing contrasts between the climbing of the 50s and 60s and the 21st century woven into the tales of family and normal life
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- Anonymous User
- 04-12-17
Ascent
I've read about a number of Sir Chris Bonington's mountaineering expeditions but this book offers so much more than an account of such trips. Indeed, to write this book he must have experienced an intense adventure into his own soul. No stone is left unturned as Sir Chris writes about moments of great joy, fear, love and loss. It really is an incredible life which has been led but he does not hold back when considering the impact upon his family, accepting that ultimately the life of a serial adventurer must be a selfish one. Also for someone who is considered a kind of action hero it is perhaps reassuring to find that he has often lacked confidence and felt insecure, both as a young boy and later in life. The journey from extreme mountaineering to struggling to look after his Wife during her illness is sobering and make it very clear that his true loyalties were always closer to home. The narration was very good being soft and easy to listen to. I didn't find it difficult to picture the great man as I listened to it on my drive into work. I have always believed that Sir Chris' life has inspired millions around the world to seek joy in the natural environment and the company of friends. I am sure that this great book will continue to do this.
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