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  • Kissing Kilimanjaro

  • Leaving It All on Top of Africa
  • By: Daniel Dorr
  • Narrated by: Daniel Dorr
  • Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)
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Kissing Kilimanjaro

By: Daniel Dorr
Narrated by: Daniel Dorr
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Summary

Mount Kilimanjaro is sometimes called "Everyman's Everest" because it is possible for a novice climber to reach the summit. And every year, more than 30,000 adventure tourists try. But for each person who goes to the mountain, there are thousands more who chat about it at cocktail parties, making plans to go...someday. That's how Daniel Dorr got started: flirting with a beautiful brunette over hot cocoa and spouting impressive plans. Six months later, he was lying on the cold gravel trail at 18,000 feet, panting and hacking in the darkness. Dorr is a typical marketing exec by day but, amped up by his re-acquaintance with a romantic interest; he gained the determination to pursue one of his lifelong dreams - summiting Kilimanjaro. When Dorr left behind the familiarity of his weekend-warrior lifestyle in Southern California to reach the top of the 19,340-foot peak, he didn't realize he would cross a threshold to a new way of life. As he fondles expensive hi-tech gear, gets vaccinated for the jungle, travels local-style across East Africa, and vomits on top of the African continent, listeners share in the rewards, both large and small, of reaching for personal fulfillment through adventure travel.

©2010 Daniel Dorr (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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A great journey.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
A true story of one mans journey to climb Kilimanjaro. The trials along the way, insights into the struggles and triumphs and also valuable knowledge about Kilimanjaro itself.
Fabulously read by the author.

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Thinking of climbing Kilimanjaro ?

What did you like most about Kissing Kilimanjaro?

I thought it gave a very revealing and honest insight to what's needed to climb Kilimanjaro.
Also the author gave some excellent descriptions and showed obvious feeling for Tanzania and the people of Tanzania..a really moving book in lots of ways .

What about Daniel Dorr’s performance did you like?

He has a smooth ,easy going tone and accent and really makes you feel as if you're experiencing the highs and lows of the experience.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes I think when he makes the decision to turn back ,his pain and sense of failure are so real.

Any additional comments?

If you're thinking of attempting this trek, then listen to this , if you want to hear about someone's determination to succeed ,listen to this.

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I could easily visualize the author's climb

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I loved the audiobook. I lthought the voice of the narrator was soft and pleasant to listen to

What was one of the most memorable moments of Kissing Kilimanjaro?

I liked the sayings like: There is no blessing for being there first

What does Daniel Dorr bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

I loved his selfreflection: "I felt like a wimp"

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, this book was a pageturner

Any additional comments?

I have been to.the Annapurna Base Camp (4200 m), in Nepal, so I know how one can suffer from High Altitudes Sickness.

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