Beyond the conventionalNovember 17, 2006 the cumbrian 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
A classic account of the life of a remarkable man. Harrer was fortunate to live in a time when there were still areas of the world that were blank on the map. This inspirational book tells the fascinating story of a lifetime dedicated to the exploration of some of those regions. The German edition of the book sold over 60,000 copies.
Exciting page turning autobiographyMay 5, 2006 Simon Walliss 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is an exciting page turning autobiography of one the worlds most well known and controversial explorers. Harrer talks about all of his adventures during lis long life. He controversially puts his side of the story about his Nazi and SS membership in 1938/9 after his success of climbing the North Face of the Eiger. He talks about candidly his Seven Years in Tibet revealing many aspects not previously talked about in his previous books. Harrer had a great number of adventures after his time in Tibet that most people have no idea of. He went mountaineering in Alaska and the Andes, explored the Amazon, and the Congo with King Leopold of Belgium, went to West New Guinea where he made the first ascent of the 5000m Cantenz Pyramid, made the first crossing of Borneo and many more. What an amazing life!
