Touching the Void
The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival
Joe Simpson
A thrilling and emotional true story of survival in the treacherous Peruvian Andes. When climbing partners Joe and Simon reach the summit of Siula Grande, they have no idea what horrors await them on the descent. After an unthinkable tragedy, Simon is forced to make a gut-wrenching decision that tests their friendship to the limit. Touching the Void is a gripping and heart-wrenching tale of human endurance and the power of friendship.
Publish Date
2004-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
2004-02-03T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1988
Goodreads Rating
4.22
ISBN
8601420130531
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2020-01-18T18:23:43.000Z
Why does anyone climb a mountain? Because it’s there, apparently ... the tremendous story of Joe Simpson is told in the play of his brilliant book Touching the Void at the Duke of York’s Theatre. Thrilling and moving. – source