Hi Bee,
This is the next book I plan on reading:
A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond (Kindle Edition)
Jim Whittaker
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(Author), Edward M. Kennedy (Foreword), John Glenn (Foreword)
Book Description
Publication Date: August 31, 1999
There have been many "firsts" in Jim Whittaker's life. He was the first North American to summit Mount Everest. As the first manager and employee, and ultimately the CEO, of fledgling Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), he guided the company through years of record-setting growth. He guided Bobby Kennedy up the newly named Mount Kennedy, helping him to become the first person to summit the Canadian peak. He lead the first and only International Peace Climb, which put climbers from the U.S., Russia, and China on the summit of Everest in the name of world peace.
Contrary to what many people might think, Jim Whittaker's career neither began nor culminated with that famous first ascent of Everest. His achievement on Everest and his many successes before and after are, rather, the natural outcome of a life driven by a passion for outdoor adventure combined with strong leadership qualities and a commitment to making a difference. In A Life on the Edge, readers will discover a true hero -- someone who inspires others to seek challenges in their own lives.
Hmmmm, I wonder if the CEO of Adventure 16 has written a book.
